R&D, Cosmetics, Senior Manager

ABOUT MAESA Maesa is the world's largest independent beauty incubator, housing numerous fast-growing 'it' brands within all categories of beauty. We are a high-growth global company transitioning from founder-led to private equity owned. With a focus on marketing and white space analysis, Maesa aims to deliver exceptional performance and establish global staying power. We are vertically integrated globally, focusing on modernity and sustainability to achieve environmental neutrality and consumer wellness. Headquartered in New York and Paris, Maesa employs about 400 team members worldwide. POSITION OVERVIEW This role is located in Paris, France. Responsible for managing and ensuring the smooth running of the development of formulas for several projects and categories (fragrance, skin care, hair care, hygiene, home) in collaboration with subcontractors and in accordance with customer specifications Works closely with various internal departments (Marketing, Project Management, Packaging, Purchasing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality) and external departments (subcontractors, perfume houses, laboratories, raw material suppliers, etc.) Participates in the development of industrial specifications with the quality department and manages the industrial implementation stages, guaranteeing industrial feasibility from a formulation point of view Manages an R&D Project Manager Be the scientific reference for clients and marketing Contribute to the development of an innovative, fast-growing international company PAY RANGE: 47K€/yr - 50K€/yr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project management: Manage the development of multi-category products (fragrance, skin care, hair care, hygiene, home) in collaboration with subcontractors and in accordance with customer specifications (5 to 10 accounts/year) Draft technical briefs for subcontractors and perfume houses while respecting constraints (costs, regulations) Contribute to sourcing new industrial partners and formulas Monitor raw materials and analyze the market to propose innovative concepts Provide and monitor feedback on formula developments Draw up and monitor retro plannings and costs related to R&D for new developments and reworks Supervise production launches, industrial scale-up, definition of technical parameters, feasibility study, validation of the first production batch Technical audits of partner plants Draft procedures and internal manual guidelines Handle non-conformities related to formulation, implementation of corrective actions Manage efficacy testing: selection of service providers, definition of tests according to expected claims, in agreement with the regulatory department Monitor Stability & compatibility study (internal & external) QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in chemistry, cosmetics, or formulation French and English written and spoken Knowledge of Coptis or Cosmetic Factory would be an advantage Over 10 years of relevant experience in formula development or formulation in the Cosmetic industry Robust understanding and demonstrated expertise in developing multiple product categories such as perfumery, skincare, hair care, hygiene, home products Strong knowledge of European manufacturing partners and solid experience in external development Solid and demonstrated experience in industrialization (monitoring of production launch, scaling up to an industrial scale, definition of technical parameters, feasibility study, validation of the first batch, technical audits of partner plants) Previous managerial experience Good knowledge of office pack Intercultural experience and ability to act in a complex and rapidly changing business environment Adaptability and agility Capable of working in a very dynamic and changing environment, on multiple projects and categories Ability to react quickly to unplanned changes to make short-term operations successful Robustly structured in applying processes Organized, autonomous, and able to identify when to validate or verify an element with management Collaborate effectively and cross-functionally; internally, across multiple departments, such as NPD, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and Regulatory and externally: with vendors, fragrance houses, laboratories, and customers Communication skills and good practices Ability and agility to manage internal and external stakeholders' communication to clarify and coordinate output relevant to processes and objectives PERKS AND BENEFITS Maesa offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, and retirement savings plans. Through generous paid time off and a hybrid office setup, Maesa encourages wellness and balance among employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr