THG · 1 day ago
Product Development Director | Perricone MD & Biossance
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expTHG is a global ecommerce group focused on becoming the leader in beauty and sports nutrition. The Product Development Director will lead product development, quality assurance, and innovation strategy for two prestigious skincare brands, ensuring product excellence and managing cross-functional collaboration from concept to market launch.
BeautyE-CommerceFashionFast-Moving Consumer GoodsRetail
Responsibilities
Product Development Leadership
Oversee all aspects of formulation development from early concepting and prototyping to scale-up and production
Manage timelines, budgets, and critical path deliverables to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope
Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Marketing, Creative, Operations, Finance, Regulatory) to translate brand strategy into commercially viable products
Innovation & Pipeline Strategy
Lead multi-year innovation pipeline planning across both brands, ensuring strategic differentiation within their respective skincare spaces (biotech and clinical)
Scout emerging trends, ingredients, technologies, and textures across skincare, biotech, and wellness
Drive consumer-centric innovation, integrating data, insights, and scientific advancements into compelling product stories
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Oversee the QA function to ensure all products meet brand, regulatory, and safety standards
Implement robust testing, stability, and validation processes in collaboration with internal QA teams and external labs
Maintain up-to-date awareness of FDA, EU, and global compliance regulations
Vendor & Manufacturing Management
Serve as the primary point of contact for the shared NJ-based Contract Manufacturer, managing development timelines, formula integrity, costings, and quality control
Negotiate key supplier and lab partnerships to secure best-in-class innovation and manufacturing excellence
Troubleshoot production issues and ensure continuous improvement in formula performance and process efficiency
Team Leadership
Build, coach, and lead a small but high-performing team across PD, QA, and Innovation
Foster collaboration between brand teams and central functions within the organization
Promote a culture of curiosity, excellence, and accountability
Qualification
Required
A strategic thinker with a deep understanding of how science and storytelling create brand magic
Hands-on and detail-oriented approach, able to manage complex projects while thinking several launches ahead
Energized by collaboration and unafraid to challenge the status quo in the pursuit of better skincare
10–15+ years of progressive experience in Product Development, Formulation Innovation, or R&D within prestige or derm/clinical skincare
Deep understanding of ingredient chemistry, skin biology, formulation science, and claims substantiation
Strong experience managing external labs, contract manufacturers, and QA processes
Proven success building innovative pipelines aligned to brand positioning and market opportunity
Exceptional project management and communication skills
Bachelor's degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, or related field
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in-office; 2 day WFH
Medical, Dental, Vision plans
401K matched up to 5%
Generous Paid Time Off
Short and long-term disability
Summer Fridays
Exclusive employee discounts on THG Brands
Many more...
Company
THG
THG is an online retailing platform focused on fast moving consumer goods, particularly in the health and beauty industries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.26BKey Investors
Matthew MouldingFrasers GroupSoftBank Vision Fund
2025-12-09Post Ipo Equity· $89.97M
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Leadership Team
Matthew Moulding
Founder & CEO
Damian Sanders
Chief Financial Officer
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