Product Development Manager

Product Development Manager 

 Position Summary: 

The Rizos Curls Product Development Manager will report directly to the Director of Product Development and will support in all phases of product development and marketing initiatives. This role will be responsible for managing all administrative, operational, technical, and creative needs related to product development. 

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the full formula development cycle from conception to launch, with a formula focus on clinically proven key ingredients 
• Manage all day-to-day formula development operations: supplies, sample organization, submission distribution, shipping, and competitive shopping 
• Own process to provide formula submissions to internal and external partners, track evaluations and relay feedback to the team, & communicate feedback in a timely manner to 3rd party contract manufacturers 
• Communicate formula status/updates in weekly product development meeting 
• Manage scheduling and preparation for bi-monthly innovation meeting 
• Assist Director of PD in weekly R&D meetings, preparing agendas and recording detailed notes 
• Manage vendor communications & requests 
• Manage communication with cross-functional team members relating to marketing, regulatory, operations, packaging and creative 
• Take the lead and create internal formula development profiles, marketing/brand product briefs, and external briefs (for ex., lab briefs) 
• Manage and track safety and clinical testing samples, ensuring their receipt to third party testing facilities, and working to ensure study start dates/study execution, and receipt of final reports 
• Manage and track regulatory documentation, working to ensure PIFs (product information files) are complete in a timely manner, following formula approvals 
• Audit and review existing PIFs, ensuring files are complete with documentation needed for formula ownership 
• Manage production & lab standards 
• Manage bulk approvals for newness/innovation & on-going business 
• Manage internal documents, spreadsheets and maintain all up-to-date information 
• Oversee and track project milestones and ensure deadlines are met 
• Manage copy development process, working to help create master copy worksheets 
• Manage artwork review, routing, & release process 
• Lead trend reports, market research, ingredient innovations and competitive analysis 
• Participate in brainstorms and conception ideation 
• Other duties may be assigned as required 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3 years experience in new product and packaging development 
• Experienced in hair care, beauty, skincare and/or regulatory 
• Works well in a fast paced, start-up environment 
• Highly organized and detail oriented 
• Creative problem solver 
• Proactive, self-starter with a high sense of urgency 
• Passionate about the beauty/ hair care industry 
• Strong verbal and written communication 
• Works well cross functionally and productive in a work from home environment 
• Timeline management skills 
• Proficient in Google Workspace/Excel/Microsoft applications 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors’ discretion. 

Rizos Curls LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.