Position Summary:
e.l.f. Beauty is looking for a passionate and technically proficient Senior Manager to join our R&D team with a focus on managing the formula transfer and new formula development with external manufacturers.
This role will manage all technical activities to ensure all key project milestones are met (stability, heavy metals, safety testing, micro testing, etc) for new products developed by external manufactureres and technical transfers of new or existing products to suppliers outside of Asia. They will be responsible for collecting and reviewing all supplier documentation to ensure compliance with our standards, creating product specifications and ensuring all required testing to support the product is completed. They will act as a technical consultant to suppliers on formulation/production issues from project initiation though completed first production. They will be responsible for scaling up products from lab, through pilot and manufacturing, to ensure a robust and consistent product.
The role will regularly interface with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to assure contract manufacturers and suppliers are in compliance with e.l.f. established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety.
The right candidate for this role will embrace e.l.f.’s dynamic culture of executing with quality and speed to drive solutions and a proven track record of working with suppliers in color cosmetics and skin care. The successful candidate will bring at least 5 years’ experience in process/product development and experience in formulation of personal care products, including OTC experience as well. The Manager, R&D must be proficient in principles of statistical analysis, cosmetics chemistry, hair and skin care/SPF processing, problem solving, and resource management and have experience in cosmetics products development of formulation and process, including expertise in emulsion-based products. You also need to have the ability to develop evaluate manufacturing processes for color and skin care cosmetics and be familiar with bulk manufacturing/filling /packing process from lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements with experience working with outside suppliers globally.
This position reports to our Senior Director, R&D and will be based out of the New York office.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a technical consultant to 3rd party suppliers on formulation / production issues from project initiation though completed first production
- Manage all technical activities (formula development, testing, documentation, etc) and milestones to ensure successful and timely execution of projects
- Collect and review required testing, specifications, protocols and reports from suppliers
- Interface with Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance to assure suppliers are in compliance with e.l.f. established guidelines for documentation, quality and safety
- Identify, analyze and drive resolution of technical issues
- Complete technical assessments for evaluation of new product / process opportunities
- Stay current with new innovation with both raw materials suppliers and 3rd party manufacturers by reviewing technical literature, attending seminars and maintaining strong supplier relationships
- Questions processes, procedures and policies. Fully investigates, develops, and presents alternatives for implementation
- Exhibits high energy and willingness to be involved
- Partner closely with US R&D leadership as well as technical team in Shanghai on best practices, formula collaboration, and problem solving
Requirements:
- BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or other related technical disciplines.
- Minimum of 7 years’ experience in process/product development
- 7+ years of experience in formulation of personal care products with 3 – 5 years in skin care and color cosmetics. Must have OTC experience as well
- Proficient in principles of statistical analysis, cosmetics chemistry, hair and skin care/SPF processing, problem solving, and resource management
- Eager to engage quickly to keep projects moving quickly and smoothly
- Ability to work cross-functionally & at all levels within the organization
- At least 7 years’ experience in cosmetics products development of formulation and process, including expertise in emulsion-based products
- Ability to develop evaluate manufacturing processes for color and skin care cosmetics
- Familiar with bulk manufacturing/filling /packing process from lab scale to mass production and quality control requirements
- Experience working with outside suppliers globally
- Willing to travel as needed for development or production scale-up activities
- Familiar with regulatory requirements of US and EU
- Familiar with OTC requirements for US, Canada and EU
Skills Required
- BS/MS in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related disciplines
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in process/product development
- 7+ years of experience in formulation of personal care products
- Experience with OTC products
- Expertise in emulsion-based products
- Familiar with regulatory requirements of US and EU
What We Do
e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Celebrating the beauty of every eye, lip and face is fundamental to our DNA. It’s in our name and inspires us as a company. We are committed to creating a culture internally – and in the world around us – where all individuals are encouraged to express their truest selves, are empowered to succeed and where we do the right thing for people, the planet and animals. Our deep commitment to inclusive, accessible, cruelty-free beauty has fueled the success of the e.l.f. Cosmetics brand online and at retail since 2004. With the 2020 acquisition of the pioneering clean-beauty brand W3LL People, and the new lifestyle beauty brand Keys Soulcare created with Alicia Keys, we continue to strategically expand our portfolio with brands that support our purpose and values. Our brands are widely available online, and at leading beauty, mass-market, and natural specialty retailers.
