The purpose of the Product Development Manager is to:
* Execute Alliance's innovation strategy by building a robust pipeline of innovative products for all EMEA brands to unlock growth within the region.
* Manage the full concept-to-commercialization lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of market-ready innovations.
* Be based in the UK, collaborating closely with the Innovation and Development teams in China and the US to ensure global alignment and shared insights.
* Work cross-functionally with Consumer Insights, Marketing, Commercial, Regulatory, Supply, Procurement, and external R&D and manufacturing partners to identify new ingredients, technologies, and delivery systems, developing clinically supported, consumer-relevant products.
What you will be doing
Innovation Pipeline Development
* Lead the development of a forward-looking innovation pipeline aligned with business goals, scientific advances, and consumer needs to unlock growth in EMEA and support expansion.
* Drive product development initiatives from strategic concepts to market-ready, compliant, and commercially viable products, while managing risks, timelines, and budgets.
* Address formulation challenges such as solubility, stability, bioavailability, and compatibility, implementing risk mitigation strategies.
* Identify and evaluate emerging trends, technologies, and ingredients through industry trade shows, conferences, and webinars.
* Support growth via due diligence on potential product or technology acquisitions, managing associated risks and opportunities.
* Assist in international registrations by contributing to high-quality regulatory submissions.
Cross-functional Collaboration
* Coordinate input from Commercial, Regulatory, Translational Science, and Procurement to ensure product concepts are feasible, compliant, and commercially viable.
* Collaborate with US and China Innovation teams to align on global strategies, share insights, and coordinate efforts.
* Partner with Translational Science to ensure product claims are supported by clinical data.
External Innovation Partner Development
* Cultivate and manage relationships with CMOs, identifying new partners based on their capabilities and expertise.
* Work with Procurement to maintain a database of partner capabilities and technologies.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent in life sciences, chemistry, cosmetic science, or related field.
* Extensive experience in cosmetics, medical devices, dermatology, or health-related CPG industries, focusing on innovation and product or packaging development.
Technical Skills
* Strong scientific writing and storytelling skills to translate scientific concepts into compelling narratives.
* Understanding of clinical research, ingredient science, and regulatory frameworks relevant to cosmetics, supplements, or medical devices.
* Familiarity with regulatory requirements for medical devices, cosmetics, and supplements.
Leadership and Collaboration
* Experience managing external R&D and manufacturing partners.
* Ability to build relationships across cultural and functional boundaries.
* Comfort working in a fast-paced, global, matrix environment.
* Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
* Passion for innovation and awareness of emerging trends and technologies.
* Willingness to travel (1-2 times per quarter).
* Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Join Our Team
At Alliance, we're a science-led consumer healthcare pioneer in advanced skincare and VMS. We're expanding and seeking passionate individuals to help shape the future of health and wellness. If you're driven and curious, this is your opportunity.
* Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
* 25 days holiday plus additional days and bank holidays.
* Option to buy extra holiday days.
* Enhanced pension contributions.
* Life insurance, health benefits, and wellness programs.
* Flexible working and family-friendly policies.
* Recognition and referral schemes.
If you want to make a difference and be part of our exciting journey, we'd love to hear from you.
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