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L'Oréal · 2 weeks ago

Assistant Vice President, Claims Substantiation Americas, L'Oréal Research & Innovation

Clark, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$147K/yr - $213K/yr

10+ years exp

L'Oréal is a leading company in the beauty industry, committed to blending science with beauty. The Assistant Vice President, Claims Substantiation Americas will lead the Claims Substantiation organization, ensuring scientific validation of product claims and effective communication of benefits to consumers while managing teams across the U.S. and Brazil.

BeautyConsumer GoodsCosmetics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop the strategic vision of the Claims Substantiation department and implement action plans to improve interactions, service quality, and resource optimization

Manage, motivate, and inspire a team of highly skilled Claims professionals within the Americas Region, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment

Ensure the application and development of corporate guidance from Worldwide Claims Substantiation, including guidelines and processes

Liaise with the Legal Department on claims-related issues and partner with senior management to provide company responses and positions

Communicate and promote Claims Substantiation for the Americas to all stakeholders, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and marketing objectives

Critically evaluate scientific data to ensure claims are supported by credible evidence, collaborating closely with R&I partner teams

Accountable for the evaluation and validation of product claims for L’Oréal products, including claims-related launch responsibilities for domestic, regional, and international brands

Identify and analyze potential risks, providing alternate solutions and ensuring alignment on claims strategies with R&I, Marketing, Legal, and international teams

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of claims specialists, ensuring solid orientation for new employees and providing growth opportunities to achieve L’Oréal’s mission

Stay abreast of industry trends, changes, and best practices in claims substantiation and communication, implementing innovative approaches to enhance effectiveness

Lead the development and implementation of global claims strategies, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and marketing objectives

Partner with Product Development, Regulatory, Safety, Marketing, and Legal teams, as well as worldwide Claims and Country Scientific Directors, to ensure comprehensive claims substantiation and communication

Qualification

Claims substantiationPeople managementProduct claims regulationsStrategic vision developmentData analysisCross-disciplinary operationsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

A completed Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering or related science is required

10+ years of progressive industry experience in claims substantiation is required

5+ years of people management (direct reports) experience is required including leading, managing and developing high performing cross-functional and multi-cultural teams

Experience with product claims regulations and compliance in U.S. landscape is required

Ability to develop a strategic vision with excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills

Ability to analyze and summarize data and topics for key business target audiences

Aptitude for cross-disciplinary and network operations

Proven leader with a strong results orientation, positive 'hands on' attitude and a sense of urgency to get things done with demonstrated grace and even temperament under pressure

The ability to be onsite, in the office as this is an essential function of the position (required)

Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent, ongoing basis, without the need for legal sponsorship now or in the future (required)