Olaplex Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX)

Director, Product Development

Olaplex Inc. (Nasdaq: OLPX)

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Oversee the entire product development process from concept to launch, working directly with the internal R&D, Regulatory, Packaging and Marketing partners. Partner with key stakeholders to align on product goals and address challenges.
  • Collaborate with chemists to translate marketing briefs into tangible products, considering factors such as formula, color, texture, and packaging functionality
  • Communicate formula/project status updates in weekly product development, cross-functional, regulatory, and contract manufacturer meetings
  • Oversee formula submissions, track evaluations, and relay critical feedback between internal teams and external partners
  • Conduct analysis on product launches, ingredient innovations, and industry trends to gather insights and data that support the development of product concepts
  • Research and identify emerging trends, ingredients, and technologies to drive innovation and inform product development
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, often utilizing tools such as ASANA and Google Workplace
  • Manage all product testing phases, from safety to efficacy, ensuring regulatory compliance and claims substantiation
  • Manage artwork assets and review artwork for primary and secondary packaging
  • Ensure that all product documentation, including technical specifications and testing results, is accurate and up to date
  • Identify and solve product development challenges, focusing on creative and practical solutions

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Business, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in product development within haircare categories, with a proven track record of launching successful products
  • Understanding of haircare formulations, ingredients, and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines
  • Problem-solving abilities, with a focus on finding creative solutions to product development challenges
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and maintain a proactive, solution-oriented approach
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and flexible work schedules
  • Wellness: Company Contribution to Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Employees and their Families, Company Paid Employee Life Insurance, Optional additional Life Insurance, and Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Options
  • Parental Leave: Up to 18 weeks for birthing-parents and up to 10 weeks for non-birthing new parents
  • Financial Well-being: Roth and 401k plans: 100% match up to the first 4% and is immediately vested
  • Professional Development Reimbursement Program: Career development is as important to us as we know it is to you!
  • Our culture has an “attitude of gratitude” and a shared passion for our brand. Join our Bond Builder DEI committee to play a role celebrating DEI at OLAPLEX
  • Products: Twenty (20) free products per year, plus a friends and family discount
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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