DERMOCOSMETIC PROJECT MANAGER FIXED-TERM CONTRACT - M/F

Description:

Within the Strategy and Business Transformation organization and reporting to the Global Portfolio Development & Innovation Director, Mayoly is looking for a Dermocosmetic Project Manager to support the development and launch of skincare innovations internationally for the Topicrem and BeauTerra brands.

The project manager will be responsible for leading dermocosmetic development projects from product concept to market launch, with the objective of commercializing differentiating, high-performance products aligned with consumer expectations, regulatory standards, and the medical image of the brands.

They will drive internal and external collaborations on various dermocosmetic projects, particularly in facial care, body care, hygiene, skin protection, or products with dermatological claims, and orchestrate project teams by ensuring cross-functional coordination of all involved functions: marketing, R&D/formulation, regulatory affairs, quality, packaging, industrial, purchasing, supply chain, commercial operations, intellectual property, etc.

They are also responsible for the continuous establishment and compliance with the project management process, ensuring the progress of stages and formal validations according to the established governance.

Finally, the project manager contributes to the development of the dermocosmetic portfolio through the monitoring of innovation KPIs, the identification of gaps and opportunities, as well as the updating of the product catalog so that the entire company can access reliable and up-to-date information.

MISSIONS:

1/ PROJECT MANAGEMENT

DEFINITION OF THE PROJECT SCOPE

Guarantees the correct translation of the marketing concept into a clear project brief for all involved teams, including consumer benefits, expected claims, sensoriality, galenics, packaging, and all specifications related to dermocosmetic development.

Defines the resources necessary for the project: internal or external skills, development partners, laboratories, tests, equipment, budget, and planning.

PROJECT PLANNING

• Develop a detailed retro-planning that identifies and orders the activities necessary to successfully complete the project and deliver the product on time.
• Ensure that all stages of the project plan are anticipated, planned, coordinated, and monitored according to project milestones to achieve the most efficient result possible.
• Consolidate the contributions of all functions involved in the project.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the project team that will contribute to the implementation of the project plan and provide appropriate leadership to the team.
• Execute the project in accordance with the project plan and ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within the scope and budget, and are commercially viable.
• Enforce the established innovation processes, with its phases, gates, and governance.

PRODUCT LAUNCH

• Coordination of product launch activities with headquarters and local organizations: marketing, regulatory, packaging, industrialization, supply, and countries.
• Post-launch: monitoring of key performance indicators via the launch dashboard.

PROJECT VALUE

• Ensure the accuracy of the P&L at all stages of the project.
• Close monitoring of innovation KPIs (time-to-market, financials) and updating in systems in connection with supply and IT.
• Updating product catalogs for sharing with our markets (existing and innovations).
• Implementation of quarterly newsletters with the support of an apprentice.

Profile sought:

Scientific or technical background: pharmacist, chemical engineer, formulation engineer, or equivalent higher education in sciences, cosmetology, or dermocosmetics.

You have more than 5 years of experience in dermocosmetic product development, ideally in an international and matrix environment.

Your experience is confirmed in managing development projects with external partners: formulation laboratories, contract manufacturers, packaging suppliers, clinical/consumer testing institutes, and industrial partners. Experience in improving external development processes is a plus.

Your English is fluent in order to manage international partners.

SKILLS:

• Project planning and management skills, including regarding project management software (e.g., MS Project)
• Ability to effectively evaluate each stage of the project and to identify / foresee bottlenecks and risks
• Organizing the work of a cross-functional team
• Expertise ...