What You will Do : Lead the execution of reformulation initiatives across the existing product portfolio Identify and drive opportunities for cost optimization (COGS), performance improvement, and product upgrades Manage lifecycle pipeline prioritization, ensuring alignment with business, regulatory, and operational needs Ensure product performance, quality, and consistency across batches, markets, and manufacturing sites Ensure all reformulations maintain or improve product claims and consumer-relevant performance Proactively identify opportunities for new claims, performance enhancements, and portfolio upgrades Lead compliance-driven formula changes and regulatory updates across global markets Partner closely with Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, Packaging, and Operations to deliver changes effectively Oversee technically packaging updates and compatibility to ensure product integrity Support SKU rationalization and portfolio optimization decisions Lead and develop chemists and lab techs, building strong reformulation and technical capability within the team AI-driven insights and modern innovation approaches to accelerate development and decision-making Requirements: Required Qualifications: Skills: Expertise in hands-on formulation of hair care or personal care products with an emphasis on reformulation Proven track record of delivering reformulation projects tied to cost savings, compliance, and performance improvement Strong understanding of raw material functionality, cost drivers, and substitution strategies Deep knowledge of surfactants, conditioning systems, emulsions, polymers, and rheology modifiers Experience transferring formulas from lab to manufacturing scale and troubleshooting scale-up challenges Strong understanding of global cosmetic regulations (US, EU preferred) and compliance-driven reformulations Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities Strong business acumen with ability to connect technical decisions to financial and consumer impact Excellent communication skills with ability to translate technical data into clear business insights Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or related field required Experience: 10 years of hands-on experience in formulation, developing hair care or personal care products from concept to commercialization with an emphasis on reformulation 3 years of experience leading and developing technical teams Preferred Qualifications: Education: Master’s degree preferred Experience: Experience in professional salon brands Experience working with contract manufacturers and external partners Experience supporting global product portfolios and launches Experience with packaging compatibility and lifecycle management We are eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We’ve been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell, MITCH, Awapuhi Wild Ginger, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell Tools, Neuro, The Demi, Paul Mitchell the Color, Blonde, and Color XG.