Associate Director, Product Development, Liquids
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Join our Product Development team at Helen of Troy and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands: OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell , PUR , Braun , Vicks , Hot Tools , Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon . Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day.

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Position: Associate Director, Product Development, Liquids

Department: Product Development, Drybar and Hot Tools

Work Location: Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)

Hybrid Schedule: Helen of Troy associates enjoy the advantages and flexibility of a hybrid working model, allowing for in office 3 days minimum, and remote 2 days. Any changes to this working model would be communicated accordingly.

What you will be doing:

We are looking for a savvy, hardworking Associate Director of Product Development who is passionate about launching new products in the beauty sector. This position is essential in supervising the launch process from concept to launch, owning the day-to-day development activities for all new products from the innovation calendar that meet the overall strategy for the Helen of Troy liquids brands Drybar and Hot Tools.

• Manage all phases of the product development process and its tasks from identifying concepts up front to implementing them, supervising towards on time launches across Drybar and Hot Tools liquids.
• Has an in-depth background within the beauty industry, is up to date on the latest industry trends, ingredients, packaging, consumer, and competitor activity. Will be responsible for kicking off the conceptualization phase of the product development process, collaborating with marketing on concepts and completing the briefs.
• Strong product and brand focus, keeping the customer top of mind, ensuring the uniqueness of the product experience delivers upon the brand strategy.
• Drives and leads all aspects of the creation of the formulas and the day-to-day product development process multi-functionally, responsible for creating COGS sheets, sourcing high quality and efficacious on-trend and clean actives, works with contract manufacturers, selects quality prototypes for unique textures, performance and aesthetics, evaluates submissions based on target costs and claims and compares against the prototypes performance benefits, ensures successful pilot and production meeting all requirements for consistency throughout scaleup and signs-off.
• Advises the daily functions of packaging development from concept working with marketing, to executing on the packaging brief and sizing based off competitive analysis, championing corporate efforts to support social and environmental responsibility, evaluating packaging submissions that meet the brand profile, pricing target, moq's, timing and delivery of functionality.
• Works with Regulatory to ensure compliance, incis and labeling requirements are met.
• Align with R&D on detailed development for reformulations, fixing to resolve formulation challenges and stability and safety tests.
• Collaborate with Quality to establish parameters and maintain meticulous quality control to consistently produce high quality products.
• Works with supply chain and project management as a strategic partner in delivering the product on time through production and into the warehouse.

Skills needed to be successful in this role:

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and to identify when assistance is needed and seek help from appropriate parties.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to problem solve.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to switch between projects without sacrificing quality and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for product development in beauty, staying up to date with industry trends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree encouraged (relevant in-role experience and on-the-job education can qualify)
• 8+ years in the personal care industry within product development
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and packaging suppliers.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Benefits: Salary + Bonus, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.

Wondering if you should apply? Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands! Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skills, and experience will make us stronger. If you're eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.

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For more information about Helen of Troy, visit www.helenoftroy.com . You can also find us on LinkedIn , Glassdoor , Facebook , Instagram and Twitter .

Helen of Troy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture and background. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any protected basis.

We will provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application process. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at (915) 225-8000.

Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO®, Hydro Flask®, Osprey®, Honeywell®, PUR®, Braun®, Vicks®, Hot Tools®, and Drybar® - many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.

At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.

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