NPD Executive

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated NPD Executive to join our team at Skin Rocks. As a key member of our NPD team, you will play a crucial role in driving the development of our premium skincare products.

• Manage the development of new products from concept creation to production, working closely with our Head of Product.
• Compile formulation briefs and development timelines, ensuring timely product delivery.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key suppliers, including packaging and manufacturing partners.
• Coordinate development sampling, including formula testing panels and clinical samples, and participate in submission reviews with the Head of Product.
• Monitor development testing with labs and manufacturers, ensuring reports are received and reviewed in a timely manner.
• Source packaging and manage COGs and MOQs for NPD products.
• Work with the Head of Product to manage COGs and liaise with suppliers as needed.
• Update and oversee NPD development trackers as part of development project management.
• Organize internal testing panels for new developments, including sample distribution, monitoring, and presenting responses to inform NPD.
• Lead NPD communication with the Design Team to facilitate packaging design and artwork completion, including reviewing artwork and managing submissions with relevant third parties.
• Provide administrative support to the Regulatory Compliance Officer as needed, including updating product PIFs.
• Support product claims testing by liaising with manufacturers to ensure sample requirements are met, labelled, and distributed according to the CPA.
• Attend weekly NPD meetings and monitor resulting actions to ensure CPA is on track.
• Compile market data for new product scoping to inform new project developments.
• Work with the Regulatory Compliance Officer to create and update artwork content trackers with required information.

• Minimum of two to three years' experience in NPD within the personal care industry.
• Strong understanding of the development life cycle.
• Previous experience in the premium skincare market is preferred.
• Proactive and able to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Good market knowledge with a passion for skincare.
• Excellent organizational skills, managing multiple tasks at any given time.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills for liaising with internal and external teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

• 25 days annual leave, plus an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Annual discretionary bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Private medical membership.
• Life insurance.
• Staff discounts.
• Product allocation/gifting.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Wellbeing support.
• Training and development support.

Full benefit details and eligibility criteria available upon joining.

To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to: irock@carolinehirons.com