For more than hundred years, L’Oréal believes that beauty needs Science. In a world now transformed by digital technology and the emergence of new scientific domains, we are confident in our ability to turn these opportunities into major innovations, closely linked to the new consumer expectations all over the world. Science & Technology are allowing us to invent safe, trustable, sustainable & responsible beauty products and experiences that will change people’s lives. 

L’Oréal Research & Innovation (R&I) has continuously invested upstream in its research with a high level of ambition. Our 4 100 L'Oréal R&I people are talented and highly skilled, located in major markets, working in a cooperative way, open to the world.

Within the Evaluation Intelligence department, Category Leaders play a crucial role in orchestrating comprehensive evaluation strategies across diverse scientific disciplines. They are responsible for seamlessly integrating evaluation intelligence sciences to assess product performance and the overall consumer experience.

We are looking for a Make-up Category Leader 

Type of contract: Permanent

Location: Kanagawa, Japan

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This position will focus on Japan Development and Application Domain Face, Eye and Lip related projects.

Job Responsibilities:

• Competitiveness Strategy: Continuously monitor and analyze the competitive landscape for key make-up product pillars in the Japanese market. Propose and champion innovative strategies to strengthen and expand L'Oréal's market leadership.
• Operational Excellence: Collaborate effectively with Make-Up métiers and Evaluation Intelligence teams (Clinical, Physics, Sensory, Consumer Insights, etc.) to develop detailed and integrated evaluation roadmaps. Establish clear priorities, define key milestones, and diligently track progress to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Category Leadership: Synthesize performance data from multiple sources to generate actionable insights. Develop and implement strategic action plans at both the project and category level, driving innovation and growth within the Make-Up category in Japan.
• Experience Optimization: Deconstruct and consolidate existing knowledge related to sensory perception, instrumental analysis, consumer expectations, and satisfaction drivers. Leverage insights from cognitive science to co-create holistic and compelling innovation experiences that resonate with Japanese consumers.

To succeed in this position, you have:

• A Master's degree or higher in a relevant scientific field (e.g., Cosmetics Science, Chemistry, Biology, Marketing Research) with proven experience in project management within the cosmetics or related industry. 
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex information and draw actionable conclusions.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with proficiency in both Japanese and English.

You are:

• Passionate about Beauty and Science, particularly within the Make-Up category.
• A Strategic Thinker, capable of anticipating market trends and developing proactive plans.
• A Results-Oriented individual with a strong drive to achieve ambitious goals.
• A Collaborative Team Player, adept at building strong relationships and fostering a positive working environment.

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If you identify yourself in this position, please apply by uploading your resume in PDF. The L'Oréal Group is convinced that difference is a deep source of wealth that allows everyone to grow, challenge themselves and go further. We strongly encourage everyone to always dare and never censor themselves. Skills can always be learnt. We will be delighted to exchange with you!