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Director, Clinical Testing & Claims, R&D
E.L.F. BEAUTYDirector leading global clinical testing and claims substantiation for e.l.f. Beauty’s cosmetics, skincare, and haircare brands.
Posted 8/6/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $155,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in claims substantiation, clinical testing methodologies, and statistical analysis principles, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage external partnerships and maintain audit-ready documentation while driving innovative study designs.
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Claims SubstantiationClinical Testing MethodologyStatistical Analysis PrinciplesProject Management SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration
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Hard Skills
Claims GovernanceClinical Study DesignData Integrity PrinciplesGood Clinical PracticesProtocol DevelopmentStatistical RigorEfficacy Claims SubstantiationIngredient Technology EvaluationSPF Testing MethodsClinical Method Development
Soft Skills
Organizational PlanningEffective CommunicationNegotiation SkillsRelationship ManagementCross-Functional Teamwork
Tools & Technologies
Version Control SystemsDashboards for Study StatusData Review ToolsExternal Testing Labs ManagementCRO Management
Industry Keywords
Color CosmeticsSkin CareHair CareSun CareEmerging Ingredient Technologies
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead e.l.f. Beauty’s global claims substantiation program across all brands and categories
- Architect claims governance and streamline compliant approvals
- Centralize substantiation materials and maintain audit-ready documentation with version control
- Define clinical and consumer study strategies, objectives, endpoints, success criteria, and statistical rigor
- Design protocols and questionnaires to substantiate differentiated efficacy and numerical claims
- Oversee external labs/CROs, including IRB preparation, sample planning, data review, and final reports
- Translate scientific data, ingredient technologies, and mechanisms of action into consumer-friendly claims and educational assets
- Partner with Product Innovation/Marketing, Product Development, R&D, Regulatory, Legal, and Creative
- Identify emerging ingredient technologies and innovative ingredients and methods
- Monitor competitive claims and emerging research across color, skin care, hair care, and related categories
- Build and manage strategic relationships with external testing labs; negotiate SOWs and optimize timing, quality, and cost
- Maintain dashboards for study status, cycle times, and inquiry turnaround
- Report to the Associate Vice President, R&D
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS in chemistry, biology, or another related technical discipline required as the minimum stated degree; MS or PhD preferred
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in claims support and clinical testing for color and skin care or similar categories, including sun care (SPF)
- Proficiency in statistical analysis principles, study design and methodology, good clinical practices, and data integrity principles
- Proven experience in clinical method development and innovative clinical designs
- Highly effective organizational planning and project management skills across multiple projects/products
- Ability to work cross-functionally and at all organizational levels
- Experience working with external testing partners and ingredient suppliers globally
- Willingness to travel to external testing facilities
- Familiarity with global SPF testing methods and hair care testing methodology
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual company-based performance bonus, with eligibility to earn up to 200% of target bonus when company performance exceeds defined goals
- Equity
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Gender neutral parental leave
- Unlimited paid time off
- Flexible time off
- Year-round half-day Fridays
- Hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment