Assistant Manager, Product Development - Farmac...
@ Farmacy Beauty

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Posted 16 days ago

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Assistant Manager, Product Development

Reports To: Director of Product Development

Location: Farmacy HQ in Mahwah, NJ. Hybrid: In-person 2 days/week (Wednesday & Thursday) plus ad hoc as needed.

Employment Type: Full-time, Exempt

About Farmacy Beauty

Farmacy Beauty is a rapidly growing clean skincare brand headquartered in NYC and Mahwah, NJ. Our mission is to cultivate conscious beauty using farm-sourced, quality ingredients and potent actives to create thoughtful, effective formulas.

About the Role

The Assistant Manager, Product Development assists in creating new skincare products from ideation to execution. This role includes managing day-to-day project tracking and collaborating with R&D, Marketing, Creative, and Regulatory teams to move projects forward.

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive creation of products through the entire product development lifecycle.
  • Assist in research and execution of product innovation.
  • Partner with R&D and cross-functional teams to define product concepts and coordinate regulatory and testing needs.
  • Prepare R&D briefs on texture, fragrance, ingredients, positioning, and claims.
  • Evaluate formula submissions and provide feedback.
  • Track and communicate product and packaging submissions, approvals, and project status reports.
  • Coordinate and analyze various testing phases including safety and consumer panels.
  • Collaborate with Regulatory to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant Product Development experience
  • Experience in the beauty/skincare industry is a must
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
  • Ability to thrive in a start-up environment
  • Reliable commute to Mahwah, NJ office (min. 2 days/week)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (approx. $71,000 - 89,000 per year)
  • PTO, sick/personal days, and company holidays
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Commuter benefits and various FSAs
  • 401(k) with company match and paid parental leave
  • Phone stipend, adoption support, and product stipend
  • Gym reimbursement

Key skills/competency

  • Product Development
  • Skincare
  • Project Tracking
  • Formula Evaluation
  • R&D Collaboration
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Market Analysis
  • Creative Briefing
  • Testing Coordination
  • Innovation
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How to Get Hired at Farmacy Beauty

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Farmacy Beauty's culture: Understand their mission and values through online reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight product development and skincare experience.
  • Prepare for interviews: Emphasize project tracking and regulatory expertise.
  • Showcase collaboration skills: Demonstrate proficiency in cross-functional teamwork.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review product lifecycle processes.
Brush up on formula evaluation techniques.
Study regulatory and testing standards.
Understand R&D collaboration tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in project challenges.
Explain conflict resolution in cross-functional setups.
Discuss handling tight deadlines.
Outline communication strategies with teams.

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