Location: Barcelona, B, ES, 08902 Team: Research and Development Job type: Permanent Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry.
We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness.
Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family-owned company with a long-term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.
The Opportunity Part of our skincare ambitions, we are strengthening our R&D Science Capabilities to fuel our growth engine.
The Skincare Research Manager leads the team Active Ingredient & Open Innovation of which responsibility is to scout, design, develop and deliver new, better and different active ingredients for our skincare brands.
This team plays a major role in defining the key innovation strategic axis of our skincare research programs.
Brands include Dr Barbara Sturm, Charlotte Tilbury, Loto del Sur, Kama Ayurveda, Rabanne, Penhaligon's, Uriage and Apivita.
What you'll get to do New Product Development Build scientific concepts in collaboration with formula development and marketing teams Support and play a key role in the creation and the design of product claims (literature, testing, supplier data etc.)
Technology Scouting Coordinate the relationships and establish key partnerships with our core suppliers Scout, assess, and establish partnerships with start-ups and academics Lead and steer the signature of legal agreements where needed (NDA, MTA, JDA etc.)
Upstream Research Lead our key research programs that have been defined based on identified skincare innovation territories Contribute and support the identification, the definition and the review of innovation territories Collaborate with our testing capabilities to demonstrate the activities and the superiority of active ingredients (in-vitro, in-vivo, etc.)
Lead the writing of scientific publications and the filing of patents Trend, competitor and patent monitoring Identify and report key active beauty trends via sharing tools Maintain competitor monitoring in the fields of beauty science, skin biology, dermatology, medicine and active ingredients Use and report patent filing activities of key beauty actors (suppliers, competitors etc.)
Digitalization of our active ingredients database Drive the implementation of new systems and tools enabling the landscaping of active ingredients Propose new solutions to drive synergies and efficiency Create synergies and leverage active platforming Engage and partner with all categories especially skincare, makeup, hair care and fragrance teams We'd love to meet you if you have Hard Skills Master's degree in sciences (chemistry, biochemistry, biology, pharmacology) - PhD is a plus +10 years of progressive experience in the beauty industry with minimum 10 years in active ingredients development, skincare research, scientific valorisation & communication Deep expertise in skin science, active ingredients, global solution-providers with a strong understanding of market and consumer trends Proven track record working with luxury & prestige skincare brands, with a commitment to protecting and elevating brand image Fluency in English, Spanish and French are a plus Advanced proficiency in Power BI, Excel and PowerPoint, Tools like Questel, Patbase, Mintel, Coptis etc.)
with the ability to leverage data insights to inform strategy Ability to use IT tools, databases and run landscapes (active ingredients, competitors, patents, trends etc.)
Passion for communicating and sharing findings (newsletters, educative sessions, brand onboarding etc.)
Soft Skills Highly adaptable, agile, and entrepreneurial, with the versatility to respond to evolving business needs A strategic, solutions-driven mindset, with a focus on growth, development, and prioritization Exceptional written and verbal communication skills tailored to executive-level stakeholders Strong initiative and follow-through, with a proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver on high-level projects Collaborative and reliable team player with a positive, can-do attitude Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic and complex environment, managing multiple high-impact projects simultaneously Digital expertise, with an eye for artificial intelligence and creative innovation Passionate about people, brand storytelling, and driving business objectives Committed to leading with a strategic focus, ownership of personal and team development Ability to manage and handle diverse key stakeholders located in multiple regions A few things you'll love about us An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture A range of learning and development opportunities An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow A competitive compensation & benefits package Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Puig, we are continually looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences to join our team.
We believe that creating an inclusive environment in which you feel welcomed, valued, engaged, and empowered strengthens our business and fosters a culture where we are inspired to work hard, challenge ourselves, and be innovative in our thinking.
Additionally, we believe that the diversity of our employees makes us a stronger company and better able to serve our customers around the world.
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