Active Ingredient & Open Innovation Manager

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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