Product Development Manager – Skincare

Join a Science-Led Consumer Healthcare Pioneer on an Exciting Growth Journey

Are you ready to be part of something extraordinary? At Alliance, we're a dynamic, science-led consumer healthcare organisation specialising in advanced skincare solutions and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS). Backed by innovation and driven by purpose, we're on an exciting journey of transformation and growth — expanding our reach, enhancing our brands, and bringing cutting-edge products to more consumers across the globe.

As we continue to evolve, we’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals to join us. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of health and wellness in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — this is your moment.

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As the Product Development Manager - Skincare, your job purpose is to

• Play a pivotal role in executing Alliance’s innovation strategy by building a robust pipeline of innovative scalp care and scar treatment products.
• Manage the full concept-to-commercialization lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery of market-ready innovations.
• Work collaboratively with Translational Science, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply chain and external contract R&D and manufacturing partners to identify new ingredients, technologies and dosage forms and to develop commercially viable products, backed by robust clinical support.

What you’ll be doing as the Product Development Manager - Skincare

Innovation Pipeline Development

• Lead the development of the scalp and scar treatment innovation pipeline, aligned with business goals, market trends and scientific advancements, with a primary focus on the China market, while also supporting international markets.
• Drive the execution of the innovation pipeline by transforming strategic concepts into disruptive and compliant products, meeting timelines and budget.
• Scout emerging trends of raw materials and technology from supplier and industry to identify novel ingredients, technologies and formulation opportunities.
• Remain abreast and curiosity on industry trend and consumer need, be able to leverage in-depth knowledge of the scientific principles of formulation, ingredient chemistry and dermatology insight trend to deliver innovative products, explore innovative ideas to meet the un-met consumer needs.
• Troubleshoot formulation challenges (e.g., solubility, stability, bioavailability) and implement risk-mitigation strategies
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and support documentation for registration
• Lead R&D due diligence for potential product acquisitions and CMO qualify.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Orchestrate cross-functional input from Commercial, Regulatory, Translational Science, and Procurement to ensure product concepts are feasible, differentiated, compliant and commercially viable.
• Partner closely with Translational Science to ensure all innovations are grounded in robust clinical evidence and scientific rigor.

External Innovation Partner Development:

• Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with CMOs, identifying new partners based on their innovation and manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with Procurement to maintain a comprehensive database of partner capabilities, innovation platforms and manufacturing technologies.

What we are looking for

• A master’s degree or PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, life science or related field.
• Extensive experience of cosmetic development, consumer health, or other health-related CPG industries, with a focus on innovation and product development. Experience on open development is preferred.
• Strong chemical and formulation development knowledge.
• Strong understanding of consumer test, clinical test, ingredient science and regulatory knowledge within the cosmetic/medical device space.
• Experience managing external R&D and manufacturing partners.
• Experience in global brands and companies.
• Effective collaborator with the ability to build relationships across geographical, cultural, and functional boundaries.
• Strategic thinking, proactivity, team working.
• Strong communicator and natural problem solver.
• Ability to learn quickly. Passion for innovation and a keen eye for emerging trends and technologies.
• Willingness to travel.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.

Why join us?

At Alliance, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven business that empowers people. We offer a supportive, collaborative culture with real opportunities to grow your career as we grow our brands.

We offer great benefits

• A competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus
• 13 days annual leave, 7 public holidays, a celebration day and a volunteer day
• Retirement provision – 3% of base salary
• Medical and healthcare
• Life assurance
• Meal allowance
• Agile working, and family friendly policies.
• Global employee recognition scheme.
• Employee referral scheme

If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you