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Director R&D, Luxury Color Cosmetics
Location:
Paris
Description:
R&D DIRECTOR Luxury COLOR COSMETICS Permanent Contract Location: Paris Company Background Ever since we were founded over 100 years ago, consumer-focused change has been at the heart of our business. Our two divisions, Coty Luxury and Coty Consumer, have complete accountability for the businesses within their remit, as well as their categories and channels. Coty Luxury is all about celebrating luxury fragrances, high-end skincare, and color cosmetics products. Since 1904, when François Coty founded the company, Coty has cultivated a unique savoir-faire and a drive for excellence. We have a unique portfolio of brands that are as prestigious as they are relevant today, powered by the global creative elite. Our role is to fulfill our consumers’ aspirations with sophistication, creativity, and uncompromising quality. Our portfolio includes illustrious brands such as Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chloé, Davidoff, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Kylie Skin, SKKN by Kim, Marc Jacobs, as well as skincare brands Lancaster and Philosophy. Summary The R&D DIRECTOR is leading a R&D product development team and a network of internal stakeholders in charge of building innovation strategy, delivering & executing formula developments for Luxury Brands (Gucci, Burberry). The role has a significant impact throughout the product launch with responsibility for delivering on time in full, at the right cost and quality levels. This position works closely with Third Party Manufacturers (TPM) and internal stakeholders such as Coty Make up laboratories, Packaging Development, Initiative leaders, Procurement and Quality based in different locations (US, China, Europe). He/She will have to partner with Marketing to build the Strategic Innovation Masterplan The position requires 10 years experience on : Product development on color cosmetics including formula development and industrialization Partnership with Marketing teams Project & team management with a strong knowledge of Color Cosmetics TPM environment. Representative activities Team & project management Lead and manage a teams of 5 managers/scientists (daily people management and development, technical support, trainings, coaching, year-end performance) Play the role of technical consultant for his/her teams, but also for external partners Lead project discussions with key stakeholders (brands, R&D corporate, quality, procurement etc.) and be an R&D liaison between brands, operations, and global R&D functions Represent R&D at Senior Management level Ensure Regulatory and Safety Compliancy of formulas by collaborating with R&D corporate functions Build and manage test design (microbiology, safety, clinical, consumer) with his/her teams Contribute Build, design and review claims with marketing, global R&D functions, and Legal teams Keep improving current ways of working, new processes, and systems Keep maintaining and improving existing databases (formula ID cards, TPM ID Cards, raw materials, SAPRD) Manage budget (build, forecast, follow-up, report) Build a strong understanding of Luxury key competitors Partnering with Marketing : Co-Build innovation strategy with brands & ensure the delivery of the Innovation Master Plan TPM : Ensure tech scouting activities with Global R&D team & Procurement Enable his/her teams co-design formulas with TPMs by providing the right level of information (texture brief, blacklists, formulation guidelines) and drive formula development progresses Keep building and maintaining TPM capability mapping Required education and experience Minimum Education and Years of Relevant Experience. Postgraduate degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics, Chemical Engineering – Masters Technical knowledge in color cosmetics, knowledge in packaging is a plus Min. 10 years relevant experience in Product Development in Color Cosmetics working in close partnership with Marketing and multi-functional & global team (R&D experts, Packaging, Procurement, Quality, Initiative leaders, TPM) = Project Management skills Strong knowledge of TPM environment Strong ownership, accountability and demonstrated leadership ability Flexibility, Responsiveness, Curiosity, Team Spirit, Resilience, Hands-on A well organized and methodical approach to work A passion for Color Cosmetic is key
Company:
Coty
Posted:
April 23 on coty
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