R&D TPM/Product Development Specialist
Coty · Shanghai
R&D TPM Product Development Specialist
Location: Shanghai, China
Reports to: Director, TPM Product Development
At Coty, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. We are driving transformation and empowering our teams to lead in the beauty industry. Join the NPD Color team as we accelerate the pace of product development, turning ideas into reality faster than ever before.
As an NPD Beauty R&D Product Development Specialist, you will be instrumental in capturing external innovations, building NPD partnerships, and working with cross-functional teams to launch new products that delight our consumers. This position is responsible for leading the product development process from concept to launch, working closely with cross-functional teams including TPMs, 3rd party regulatory agencies, and brands. This role requires a strong understanding of the cosmetics industry, including formulation development, ingredient sourcing, and regulatory compliance.
RESPONSIBILITIES
As our NPD Beauty PD Specialist, you will:
- Drive fast-paced launch of new products,
- Bring external developments to market in record time, while maintaining high standards of quality and consumer relevance.
- Ensure timely execution of product development projects, OTIF.
- Work with our Open Innovation Development team to convert Turnkey, Ready to Go TPM formulas for our brands’ launch
- Promote speed, transparency, and agility, facilitating swift integration of new products.
- Confirm formula compliancy (country check, safety, blacklists, formulation guidelines) with Regulatory Support Team
- Accelerate external innovations to support NPD Brand Initiatives
- Maintain close technical follow up with Third Party Manufacturers (co-design formulas, initiate discussions, and guide TPMs towards Coty standards)
- Serve as the primary technical interface between Coty and Third-Party Manufacturers (TPMs), building strong partnerships and leading technical discussions related to formulation development, product performance, quality requirements, testing, and commercialization readiness
- Ensure quality design by defining formula specifications and initiate deviation and derogation reports when needed
- Ensure Raw Material data completion and Formula readiness
- Collect technical documents (formulas, raw materials, test results) from TPMs for Product Information File (PIF) and registration
- Follow up on test progression and result collection from TPMs, request internal testing (microbiology, safety, efficacy) if needed
- Collaborate with key stakeholders
- Create and implement effective short, medium, and long-term category plans that ensure product quality, service excellence, and cost-effectiveness.
- Manage R&D projects in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Brand Marketing, Procurement, Packaging & Initiative Leaders)
- Coordinate and ensure that test results will be delivered OTIF for safety and claim support
- Report & share weekly project & development progresses
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and technologies to drive innovation in product development
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
The NPD Beauty R&D Product Development Specialist will be results-driven, possess excellent project management skills, and thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments.
Other qualifications include:
- 5+ years of experience, with at least 2 years in a relevant function, such as Procurement, Product Development, or Innovation within the beauty industry.
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetics Science, Chemical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.
- Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of successfully launching products.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements for color beauty products.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, NPD environment.
- Previous experience in the Beauty or FMCG sector is a strong plus.
- Experience working in international environments and matrix organizations.
- Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and functions.
- Fluency in English (near-native level).
OUR BENEFITS
As a NPD Beauty R&D Product Development Specialist, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Omni-working: a hybrid working model that allows employees to balance remote and office-based work, promoting work/life balance.