Job Description

Job Summary

The Body Care Manger is responsible for leading and managing the development, implementation, maintenance, and processes to ensure that products and services meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements. This role involves strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-departmental collaboration to create a skin care portfolio that aligns with market trends.

This role requires a deep understanding of personal care product formulation especially in Lotions, Body Wash, Cleanser, deodorant etc, strong leadership skills, and the ability to balance innovation with commercial viability in the competitive consumer goods market.

Responsibilities

Product Development

• Lead the development of innovative body care and cleanser formulations, focusing on clean ingredients. This includes: Body Wash in all formats, Deodorants, and new innovations in these categories that includes new RM usage
• Oversee the creation of new product lines and extensions to existing ranges.
• Collaborate with Marketing to identify consumer trends and translate them into product innovations
• Work with CM to lead tech transfers, pilot batches, line trials etc to maintain formula standards and consistency
• Collaborate with packaging to ensure package and formula are compatible and perform as per marketing brief
• Work with QA and CM to set up standards and resolve product related issues.

Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of formulation scientists and technicians
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the R&D department
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, and Quality Assurance
• Create a “Can do “culture in the team

Process Optimization

• Develop and refine production processes to ensure scalability and consistency of product quality
• Work with manufacturing teams to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs
• Align R&D efforts with the company's overall sustainability goals

Supplier Relations

• Establish and maintain relationships with key ingredient suppliers and technology partners
• Evaluate new raw materials and technologies for potential incorporation into products

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all product development activities comply with FDA, and other relevant regulatory bodies
• Stay informed about changes in regulations affecting personal care products and adapt development processes accordingly

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or related field
• Experience to launch the relevant categories.
• Experience to lead a team and work with CMs
• 5+ years of experience in consumer products and technology innovation
• Proven track record of scientific achievement and visionary leadership
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Experience in managing budgets and resources for R&D projects
• Innovation strategy development and implementation
• Project management and execution
• Intellectual property management
• Cross-functional collaboration and influence
• Technical expertise in relevant product categories
• Trend analysis and market insights

Company Summary:

eos Products is an iconic global beauty brand that has sold nearly a billion lip balms worldwide. Our company was founded on an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that revolutionized how people experience daily beauty routines. As a brand of choice among gen z and millennial consumers, eos aims to drive everyday experiences forward, creating the joy that beautifully designed, expertly crafted products can bring to people’s lives. From our iconic lip balm to our cult-favorite shave cream, eos products create delight where there was once utility, happiness where there was only function.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

eos Products offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

FLSA Status:

FLSA exempt.

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