Product Development Manager (Formulation-Focused)

Location: Remote (Hybrid)/ Travel for RD

Reports To: Sr.Director of Product Development

Team Structure: Works closely with R&D;, PD Assistants, Creative, Ops, QA, and Regulatory

Role Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and Product Development Manager with a strong background in formulations and beauty industry trends. This role bridges creative ideation with project execution and vendor coordination, ensuring we bring innovative, best-in-class products to market on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Innovation & Product Ideation: Actively shop Ulta, Sephora, and competitor channels to identify trends, top-selling items, and market white space opportunities.

Pitch new product ideas with compelling storylines that align with brand DNA (Glamnetic and beyond).

Assess product feasibility with R&D;, supporting concept validation and early-stage COG estimation.

Formulation & Development: Collaborate with R&D; to brief formulas (texture, actives, claims, compliance).Track all formulation submissions, feedback, revisions, and testing.

Maintain a strong understanding of raw materials, pricing models, MOQ implications, and vendor capabilities.

Project Management

Manage multiple product timelines in ClickUp, aligning PD, Creative, Ops, and Regulatory stakeholders.

Own the product brief process





Assign and oversee tasks for PD Assistant to ensure progress and accountability.

Lead weekly status meetings to review milestone progress, flag delays, and offer solutions.

Vendor & Cross-Functional Communication

Act as point person between Glamnetic, R&D;, Production, QA, and Packaging partners.

Own vendor communication on formula, pack-out, and costing updates.

Partner with Operations to review PO timelines and batch submissions for seamless execution.

Regulatory & QA Support

Ensure full documentation is tracked for all regulatory bodies (MoCRA, Prop 65, international compliance).

Partner with QA on formula safety, batch records, and manufacturer audits.

Maintain digital filing systems with complete, up-to-date records for all projects.

Leadership & Reporting

Submit OKRs

Approve POs, PPS, and batch release submissions in a timely manner.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in beauty product development (with at least 1–2 years in formula-heavy categories like skincare, body, or color cosmetics).

Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements (MoCRA, INCI listings, testing protocols).

Proficiency in project management tools like ClickUp, Monday.com, or Asana.

Ability to juggle multiple projects in different stages (ideation through commercialization).

Excellent communication and vendor negotiation skills.

📌 Product Development Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 GLAMNETIC
📍 Ciudad de México