Manager, Product Development

Position Title: OPI R&D Manager– Product Development

Location: Calabasas, California, USA

Reports to: OPI R&D Director, Retail & Color Collections

Scope / Brands:  OPI

ABOUT THE WELLA COMPANY

Together, WE enable individuals to look, feel, and be their true selves.

Wella Company is one of the world’s leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as Wella Professionals, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally, presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.

For additional information about the Wella Company please visit www.wellacompany.com.

THE ROLE

We are actively looking for a Manager to join our OPI R&D team. This role will work with internal and external research teams to develop technology platforms and transition those technologies to new products for global distribution. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• New product development based on 3-year company launching calendar
• In-house formulation and technical product evaluation
• New technology scouting and competitive nail technology landscape
• Strengthen and expand working relationship with key suppliers and TPMs
• Build claims story and demos for scientific communication internally and externally
• End-to-end project management within Stage Gate Process as well as delivering technical readiness to set milestones, including technical briefs, communication to cross functional teams, formula evaluation, stability, safety testing, claim substantiation plan, etc.
• Mentoring of Jr. staff
• Hands on individual, GLP and organizational skills are a must
• Foster a positive work environment and Wella values

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

• Minimum MS in polymer chemistry, materials science, chemistry or related science.
• 5+ years of relevant formulation & product development experience, preferably in the beauty industry
• In house formulation and DOE experience
• Expertise in polymer and/or coatings technologies
• Significant record of achievement in the development and commercialization of new products
• Strong communication skills and capable of working with multifunctional groups to move project forward
• Team player and exhibit “can do” attitude, responding effectively to multiple demands.
• Strong presentation skills
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Desirable:

• Experience in Color Cosmetic Industry
• Experience in nail formulas

We disclose the compensation range for positions in compliance with local law. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, skills and in comparison, to internal incumbents currently in similar roles. Pay Range: $100,000-125,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role. In addition, Wella Company provides a rich variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

NOTICES 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please email NA.Recruiting@wella.com. This email account will not respond to inquiries regarding the status of a candidate’s application.

Qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Information regarding your rights: Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision.

EEO OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wella Company with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at: https://www.wellacompany.com/consumer-affairs

We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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