Head of product development (alicante (alacant) (comunidad valenciana)

Ph3Job Mission /h3pThis role is responsible for defining and leading the brand’s global product portfolio and innovation strategy across both BtB and BtC channels. /ppBy transforming consumer insights, dermo-cosmetic trends, and market opportunities into science-backed, profitable products, the role ensures strategic growth and competitiveness. /ppKey responsibilities include leading the product architecture, driving integral innovation projects from concept to launch in collaboration with cross-functional teams (RD, Marketing, Operations), and continuously analyzing launch performance to maximize long-term business impact. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3h31. Portfolio Strategy Innovation /h3ulliStrategic Leadership: Define and drive the global portfolio and innovation strategy across BtB and BtC channels to maximize synergies, profitability, and long-term business growth. /liliPortfolio Lifecycle Management: Evolve the portfolio architecture by identifying market gaps, managing the full product lifecycle (launches, reformulations, and discontinuations), and defining premium pricing strategies. /liliInsight-Driven Innovation: Translate trends, competitor data, and consumer insights into a concrete, science-backed roadmap of high-impact innovation priorities. /li /ulh32. Product Innovation Development /h3ulliEnd-to-End Product Development: Partner with Brand Managers to guide new products and line extensions from concept to launch, ensuring strict execution timelines and cross-functional alignment. /liliPipeline Concept Creation: Proactively identify portfolio gaps and write strategic briefs for RD, translating trends and consumer needs into science-backed innovation pipelines. /liliMarket Competitiveness: Ensure all innovations deliver strong clinical claims, meaningful differentiation, and high competitiveness within the premium beauty market. /liliPeople Management: Lead, coach, and develop a team of four professionals, fostering collaboration and a strong innovation mindset. /li /ulh33. NPD Process Cross-Functional Coordination /h3ulliNPD Orchestration Risk Management: Drive the execution of the New Product Development (NPD) process, proactively managing risks, bottlenecks, and timelines to ensure efficiency and excellence. /liliStakeholder Alignment: Coordinate seamlessly with global cross-functional teams (RD, Digital, Sales, Marketing) and maintain strong visibility with Country Managers and local markets. /liliMarket Relevance Commercial Viability: Gather local market feedback to build robust business cases focused on incremental growth, high business impact, and accurate forecasting. /liliLaunch Readiness: Collaborate on global launch preparation, including storytelling, toolkits, clinical claims support, and activation planning. /li /ulh34. Market Intelligence Consumer Insights /h3ulliCompetitive Intelligence: Continuously monitor consumer behavior, dermo-cosmetic trends, and competitor activities (pricing, claims, portfolios) to unlock opportunities for differentiation. /liliInternal Reference Culture: Act as the strategic internal benchmark for skincare, wellness, and premium market evolution, fostering a deeply consumer-centric innovation culture across the company. /li /ulh35. Performance Strategic Decision-Making /h3ulliKPI Management Evaluation: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate launch performance and continuously optimize innovation processes and business impact. /liliData-Led Decision Making: Use consumer insights, market opportunities, and commercial data to back all strategic decisions. /liliStrategic Prioritization: Prioritize projects and initiatives based on their business potential, profitability, strategic relevance, and expected ROI. /li /ulh3What are we looking for? /h3pEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Innovation (Master’s from a top business school is a plus). /ppExperience: 8–10 years in portfolio strategy, product development, and innovation pipelines, strictly required within the skincare, dermo-cosmetic, or premium clinical beauty sectors. /ph3Expertise /h3ulliProven track record in global portfolio architecture, premium pricing strategy, and claims development while working closely with RD. /liliDeep understanding of skincare consumer behavior, wellness trends, and premium market dynamics. /li /ulh3Skills /h3ulliStrategic and analytical mindset that balances scientific credibility with commercial ROI. /liliStrong cross-functional leadership in global, multi-market environments. /li /ulpLanguages: Fluent English and Spanish are mandatory. /ph3What do we offer? /h3ulliJoin a growing international group with exciting professional development opportunities in a integral environment. /liliTake part in strategic projects working with brands recognized for their quality and market positioning. /liliA dynamic work environment with a hybrid model and flexible hours. /liliA competitive salary package with benefits tailored to the sector (including adaptable remuneration). /li /ulpIf you are interested in joining GdC Beauty Group and meet the requirements, we would love to receive your application! /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr