Manager, Product Development - La Roche Posay
New York, United States
Run the brand like it's yours.
In Marketing here, you don’t just work on a brand, you run it. From day one, you are expected to operate with the autonomy and accountability of a business owner. That means balancing two extremes: you need the creative vision to shape a brand’s identity, alongside the operational grit to manage a complex portfolio and drive daily execution.
Skills you'll sharpen here
- Big idea creation
- Brand building
- Content creation
- Marketing literacy
- Marketing strategy
- Omnichannel experience design
As well as these, L'Oréal employees are upksilled in AI fluency, data fluency, and critical thinking.
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What does being a marketer here mean?
Marketing is the strategic heart of our business. You will steer cross-functional teams to turn strategy into reality. With 37+ brands, the scale is massive and the expectations are high. If you want full accountability for both the big ideas and the bottom line, here is where you can do it. Consider this one of the best entry points to a career with us. We're not looking for beauty lovers or experts. We're looking for go-getters with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Manager, Product Development - La Roche Posay
New York, New York, United States
Job Title:Manager, New Product Development, La Roche Posay
Division: L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty Division
Location:New York, New York
Divisional Overview:
In the L’Oreal Dermatological Beauty division, we make a difference in the lives of millions of consumers by improving the health and beauty of their skin. Our brands (CeraVe, SkinCeuticals, La Roche Posay, Vichy, and SkinBetter Science) lead the way in skin care innovation, offering safe and effective products and services that deliver on their promises. We invest heavily in research and development, and co-create our products with health professionals, scientists, and the 90,000 dermatologists we serve around the world. We also design connected beauty experiences, harnessing intelligent technologies to empower people to take control of their skin health.
Our mission is to make a positive impact on people's lives. We are driven by human values of trust, respect, and authenticity. Our teams work in a dynamic, supportive environment and on meaningful projects that are changing the future of medical beauty. If you want to lead in innovation, technology, and research, and you care about collaborating with passionate colleagues, serving communities, and acting for the planet, please join us!
Who we are looking for:
La Roche Posay is seeking a Manager to join the NPD Team.
The Manager will play a key role in La Roche Posay’s US and Global product launches and categories leading long-term development aligning with brand strategy and needs. We are looking for a candidate with experience in new product development and/or marketing who can support several product categories including suncare, acne, wound healing, body moisturizers/washes, facial moisturizers, anti-aging, and sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will also be driven, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
As a Manager of NPD for La Roche Posay, you will:
- Lead for formula development, concept development, initiating briefs for new projects and collaborate with partners across Research & Innovation, Claims, Artwork/Color/Packaging, and Ops Development teams ensuring seamless execution from ideation to production in a timely manner.
- Identify consumer, medical and technology/ingredient trends globally and US to inform and inspire product development strategies.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional team including marketing and DMI to creative and deliver success product launches.
- Foster strong relationships with the US Marketing team and Global DMI team to ensure alignment and synergy in strategy and marketing efforts.
- Generate innovative and revolutionary product ideas and concepts tailored to the LRP for both consumer and medical.
- Develop and implement new product strategies, including positioning, formulation, packaging and pricing.
- Build consumer and medical insights, concept, and name development, launch timeline execution, package development, market research plan, product claims, legal trademark process, cost-of-goods and launch pricing management.
- Work closely with clinical/scientific director linking new launches with clinical testing to influence and drive consumer claims/communication in addition to medical communication.
- Conduct market research to decode consumer insights, identify trends and propose concepts and new product opportunities including analyzing challenges and risks,
- Manage COG’s, Gross Margin, pricing for new product launches.
- Manage volume/initial forecast meet pipeline growth targets.
- Create/manage new product briefs for new product launches.
- Continual analysis of competitive market/landscape including new product launches.
- Work closely with DMI to ensure strategic alignment while advocating for US.
- Work closely with US Marketing to help influence impactful launch materials.
- Manage artwork process (TAG) collaborating closely with Creative team and Master Design team.
- Work with Creative on package development. Ensure that Creative is aware of all copy/package direction, providing components, working copy, etc. Review all copy submissions. Ensure that mechanicals are accurate for content and are released on time. Monitor accuracy of final copy/art mechanicals.
- Attend key conference symposiums to gain understanding and insights of aesthetic market.
- Attend and present Dermatologist Advisory Boards to gain insights and feedback.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
· BA. Must have at least 3-5 years of Industry related marketing work experience (consumer package goods or beauty)
Skills:
Previous development and strong launch management skills- Successfully launched and managed multiple new product launches through entire life cycle
- Strong execution, leadership, and consensus-building/decision-making skills.
- Experience working with R&D on a new product or renovation.
- Skincare experience is a plus.
- Proven multi-project / team-oriented managerial skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail, strong prioritization, and organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with team-oriented managerial skills; manages complexity with reasoning from multiple perspectives and makes decisions.
- Demonstrated strong collaborative skills, experience with multi-disciplinary co-creation projects.
- Proactive, ability to self-manage projects, ability to overcome obstacles independently.
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills (written and oral).
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Suite, especially PowerPoint.
- Open to periodic travel
- Demonstrates L’Oréal Competencies: Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Achiever, and Innovator.
- Reference number: 259340
- Location: New York, United States
- Date posted: 10/27/2026
- Employment type: Full-time
- Professional field: Marketing
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Product & Services
AI Charter: our pact
Why a Pact? At L’Oréal, innovation has been in our DNA for over 115 years. As we invent the future of beauty, we see Artificial Intelligence as a powerful co-pilot, with the firm belief that technology must always serve people. This pact is our commitment to you: we want to be transparent about how we use AI during the recruitment journey, and we invite you to use it in a way that showcases your unique talents. Above all, we believe in a journey that is ethical, transparent, and human.
View our AI Charter (opens in new window)Your marketing journey: no single path for all
At L’Oréal, we believe your growth is as unique as your ambition, and your journey here is never static. We provide an infinite playground where you can build a "Portfolio of Careers" across our 4 divisions and 37+ global brands, moving seamlessly within our playground of possibilities.
- Marketing roles such as like Product Management, Campaign & Content Management, Online Management etc
- A geographic scope such as local market or zone or global (DMI)
- Transversal growth: into different functions such as commercial, digital or general management
- Strategic leadership: growing into roles such as Marketing Director or General Manager
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A Competitive Salary to Secure Your Talent
Our Share & Care commitment ensures you receive a competitive monthly salary that stands out locally, recognizing your contribution to our success.
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Your Health & Well-being First
You'll have access to medical coverage and a range of wellness resources, including mental health support, to ensure you feel your best.
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Unlock Your Potential
From day one, you get full access to our global learning platform with over 10,000 courses to build the skills for your future career.
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Find your perfect balance. We offer a hybrid work model and flexible arrangements, so you can manage your professional and personal life effectively throughout your career.
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