Senior Manager SkinCare Development (m/w/d) Teamlead R&D Produktentwicklung Kosm at MedSkin Solutions Dr Suwelack AG

berlin, Berlin, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 26

Experience

18 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Your tasks

You are responsible for building and managing a high-performing development organization for the rapid, market-oriented, and regulatory-compliant development of innovative cosmetic products. With your team, you drive new ideas and product developments for our B2B division and our brand business.

These tasks await you:

Responsibility for the development of new cosmetic products from concept to market launch, development and implementation of the innovation and product development strategy in the cosmetics sector, management of the product portfolio in line with market trends, customer requirements and competition.
Identification of new business opportunities (e.g., new technologies, dosage forms, active ingredients)
Ensuring fast development cycles through clear processes and stage gates;
integration of innovative technologies (e.g., biomaterials, combination technologies, new application methods)
Close coordination with marketing, sales and customers for targeted product development;
ensuring regulatory compliance (EU cosmetics regulation, international requirements)
Optimization of development processes in terms of speed, quality and cost;
introduction and use of digital and AI-supported tools (e.g., documentation, formulation development); automation of non-value-adding activities.
Establishment and management of external partners (e.g., laboratories, universities, suppliers), collaboration with internal interfaces (innovation, regulatory affairs, production, purchasing): promotion of a culture of innovation, personal responsibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Building, leading and developing the development team in the cosmetics sector, defining clear responsibilities, goals and KPIs

Your profile

Completed studies in chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy or comparable qualification
Several years of experience in the development of cosmetic products (at least 5 years), sound knowledge of formulation development, active ingredients and trends in the cosmetics market, very good knowledge of regulatory requirements and packaging.
Several years of leadership experience in a development organization, proven experience in building and managing teams and processes
Strategic thinking combined with operational implementation skills, strong innovative capacity and market orientation, a structured, solution-oriented and efficiency-driven way of working
Strong communication and interface skills, experience in dealing with complex projects and stakeholders
Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

Your tasks

These tasks await you:

Responsibility for the development of new cosmetic products from concept to market launch, development and implementation of the innovation and product development strategy in the cosmetics sector, management of the product portfolio in line with market trends, customer requirements and competition.
Identification of new business opportunities (e.g., new technologies, dosage forms, active ingredients)
Ensuring fast development cycles through clear processes and stage gates;
integration of innovative technologies (e.g., biomaterials, combination technologies, new application methods)
Close coordination with marketing, sales and customers for targeted product development;
ensuring regulatory compliance (EU cosmetics regulation, international requirements)
Optimization of development processes in terms of speed, quality and cost;
introduction and use of digital and AI-supported tools (e.g., documentation, formulation development); automation of non-value-adding activities.
Establishment and management of external partners (e.g., laboratories, universities, suppliers), collaboration with internal interfaces (innovation, regulatory affairs, production, purchasing): promotion of a culture of innovation, personal responsibility, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Building, leading and developing the development team in the cosmetics sector, defining clear responsibilities, goals and KPIs

Your profile

Completed studies in chemistry, biotechnology, pharmacy or comparable qualification
Several years of experience in the development of cosmetic products (at least 5 years), sound knowledge of formulation development, active ingredients and trends in the cosmetics market, very good knowledge of regulatory requirements and packaging.
Several years of leadership experience in a development organization, proven experience in building and managing teams and processes
Strategic thinking combined with operational implementation skills, strong innovative capacity and market orientation, a structured, solution-oriented and efficiency-driven way of working
Strong communication and interface skills, experience in dealing with complex projects and stakeholders
Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written.