Specialist, Claims & Efficacy Testing

Shiseido•East Windsor, NJ

About The Position

The Specialist, Technical Information Group (TIG) will work on cosmetic products for our NARS, Drunk Elephant, and other brands. Working with both innovation projects and calendarized launches, they will take a project from concept stage to market launch, with a focus on developing claims and conducting efficacy tests. This role will collaborate closely with all our partners, including marketing, formulation chemists, regulatory, safety, Shiseido global partners, and other cross-functional teams to develop winning products.

Requirements

You have a BS or graduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, chemical engineering or related science field.
You have more than 3 years of experience in cosmetic product industry, good understanding of cosmetic product development, from technical side. In depth understanding of makeup/color products will be a plus.
You are skilled in scientific claim development and substantiation.
You have a background in clinical/consumer testing, able to carry out studies and critically analyze data.
You can work in a matrix organization, handle multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and attention to details.
You have strong skills in thinking creatively and strategically, define risks, and able to take control of complicated projects.
You have strong verbal and written communication skills, able to align different parties, prepare and deliver impactful presentations to peers and management for decision making.
You have passion for cosmetic industry, able to explore market space, gather, analyze and summarize data, and monitor industry trends.

Responsibilities

Select effective ingredients, incorporate various technologies for formula development.
Develop claims and review marketing product copies.
Drive clinical and consumer test development, execute the test via external testing houses, utilize different testing methods and critically analyze data.
Provide technical support to Marketing – help develop novel product concept/claims, interpretation of data and technologies, etc.
Support products’ global launch, meet the requirements of local regulations.
Partner with raw material vendors, external testing houses and other industry representatives; if needed, incorporate relevant new technologies and services in our product launch.
Maintain awareness of competitor launches, new technologies and new trends. Research consumer insight using various tools.
Create and deliver compelling and influential presentations to partners and management.