Senior Manager of Product Development

Pixi Inc.
London, England, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Manager of Product Development to lead the end-to-end development of innovative products from concept through launch. This role requires cross-functional collaboration with design, supply chain, and sales to ensure products meet market, retailer, and brand positioning within strategic timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define product concepts aligned with brand positioning and customer demand.
• Lead cross-functional teams (design, regulatory, supply chain) through each development phase.
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines and critical paths.
• Ensure all milestones are met within the product budget and schedule.
• Oversee formulation development in partnership with external labs.
• Evaluate and approve product samples, textures, scents, and efficacy.
• Collaborate on packaging design, material selection, and compatibility testing.
• Provide strategic recommendations and source packaging and components to meet brand standards and project timelines.
• Ensure products meet global regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, EU Cosmetics Regulation).
• Oversee claims substantiation and safety testing (e.g., dermatological tests).
• Coordinate with regulatory to finalize product labeling and INCI lists.
• Work with external procurement to source ingredients and components cost-effectively.
• Support the creation of internal and external launch materials.
• Create and manage Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy and alignment across product development and manufacturing processes.
• Provide assets to support product training and insights to sales and education teams.
• Partner on launch execution and post-launch performance review.
• Incorporate sustainable ingredients, packaging, and production practices.
• Assist in the planning, sourcing, and execution of marketing campaigns, including influencer partnerships, retail promotions, and branded merchandise (SWAG).
• Negotiate cost of goods (COGs) in alignment with product budgets to ensure profitability and cost efficiency.
• Stay updated on new technologies, raw materials, and trends in clean and ethical beauty.
• Contribute to the global expansion of sister brand POPbeauty by supporting new product development (NPD) and brand restage initiatives.