Benchmarking, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Brand Positioning, Chemistry, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Validation, Communication Skills, Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Contract Analysis, Contract Manufacturing, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Customer/Consumer Behavior, Documentation, Editing, Emerging Technology, Field Marketing, Leadership, Market Trend Analysis, Marketing, Materials Testing, Multitasking, Norton Ghost, Personal Care, Product Development, Product Documentation, Product Testing, Project/Program Management, Regulations, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Time Management, Trend Analysis, Validation Plan
Associate Manager, Skincare Product Development
We’re not just building great skincare — we’re rewriting the rules of what a DTC beauty brand can be. We’ve scaled from a breakthrough DTC brand into a beloved omnichannel business with products on the shelves of Target, Ulta, and beyond. Our new product developments are anchored by proprietary biotechnology and formulas that genuinely outperform prestige competitors at a fraction of the price. Our ambitions are far bigger than where we stand today, and the product team is at the center of it all.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We’re seeking a driven, scientifically curious product development go-getter to help us build what comes next. This is a rare chance to shape a pipeline of category-defining products that reach millions of consumers — products that go through 15+ iterations before they earn a place in our lineup, and that land on shelf months, not years, after conception.
You’ll own the end-to-end development process: partnering with world-class contract manufacturers, evaluating cutting-edge actives, navigating clinical validation, and driving cross-functional execution across marketing, packaging, supply chain, and regulatory. This isn’t a maintenance role — it’s a build role. You’ll have the resources, the speed, and executive-level commitment to chase big ideas and get them to market.
If you’re energized by founder-led speed, obsessed with skincare innovation, and want to see your work on the shelves of the country’s biggest retailers — this is the seat for you.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Product Development & Formulation
- –Lead end-to-end development of new skincare products, from concept ideation through commercialization and launch.
- –Partner with contract manufacturers and labs to develop innovative formulas aligned with brand positioning and performance goals.
- –Source and evaluate new raw materials and actives in collaboration with ingredient suppliers.
- –Drive formula benchmarking, product evaluations, and competitive analysis to ensure GoPure products outperform at every price point.
- –Coordinate product briefs, sample timelines, testing protocols, claims support, and commercialization activities across teams.
- –Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Packaging, Creative, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Operations to ensure on-time, on-brief launches.
- –Collaborate closely with Marketing to identify whitespace opportunities, consumer insights, and emerging trends.
- –Track development milestones and proactively manage timelines, risks, and deliverables with zero surprises.
- –Maintain product specifications, documentation, and development records with precision and consistency.
- –Support claims substantiation, safety testing, and regulatory documentation.
- –Stay ahead of skincare ingredient trends, emerging technologies, and competitive innovation.
- –Product Development Depth: 3–5+ years of product development experience in skincare, beauty, or personal care, with hands-on involvement in formulation and development processes.
- –Scientific Foundation: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related field. A Marketing or Business degree is fine with working knowledge of formulation fundamentals (pH, viscosity, stability, etc.).
- –Manufacturer Experience: Proven track record working with contract manufacturers and external vendors to bring formulas from brief to bulk.
- –Project Management: Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-moving environment, hitting milestones without dropping balls.
- –Cross-Functional Fluency: Strong communication skills and proven ability to work across marketing, supply chain, regulatory, and creative teams.
- –Experience with masstige, indie, or fast-scaling DTC beauty brands.
- –Familiarity with regulatory and claims requirements in the US beauty market.
- –Experience with Amazon, DTC, or omnichannel beauty brands.
- –Genuine passion for skincare trends, ingredient innovation, and consumer behavior.
- –Build at Speed: Work inside a founder-led brand where decisions happen fast, red tape is minimal, and great ideas get greenlit. Your work will be on shelf in months, not years.
- –Real Impact on Real Products: You’ll own a product pipeline that reaches millions of consumers across the country’s biggest retailers. No ghost projects, no shelf-sitters — everything you build ships.
- –Category-Defining Innovation: Work with cutting-edge actives, clinical validation protocols, and biotech-forward formulas that are genuinely disrupting legacy prestige skincare.
- –Accelerated Growth: High performers advance quickly here. Gain greater ownership, autonomy, and a fast track to senior leadership as the company scales toward nine-figure goals.
- –Executive-Level Support: You’ll have the resources, creative pipeline, and cross-functional infrastructure to chase big ideas — and leadership that’s fully committed to your success.