About THG
We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.
Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.
From Manchester to New York, we’re powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.
With us, you’ll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?
Why be a Product Development Manager at THG - Biossance?
Biossance was born when our scientists invented a skin-identical hydrating molecule—squalane—that’s made from sustainable fermented sugarcane. Creating the world’s most incredible and powerful moisturizer led to creating the world’s most powerful skincare formulas. We use first-of-its kind proprietary fermentation technology to biodesign new, high-performing ingredients. The incredible research and development teams in our labs are leading the way to a healthier planet with our exceptional clean chemistry.
As a Product Development Manager at THG, you'll:
- Assist and manage the end-to-end development of new cosmetic products, from concept to launch.
- Provide formulation expertise, identifying emerging ingredient trends, innovations, and white-space opportunities.
- Oversee all aspects of product testing, including stability, compatibility, and efficacy studies, ensuring optimal performance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with regulatory and quality teams to ensure products meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and compliance.
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with manufacturers and suppliers, driving seamless execution of development projects.
- Support on-site pilot and line trials, troubleshooting and optimizing production processes as needed.
- Conduct market analysis to track industry trends and competitive product launches, identifying areas for innovation and differentiation.
- Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring efficient execution and on-time delivery.
- Present new technologies and ingredient innovations to internal teams in an engaging and digestible manner.
What skills & experience do I need for this role?
- 3–5 years of experience in cosmetic product development, preferably in skincare
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cosmetic science, or a related field
- Passion for the beauty industry with a strong understanding of market trends and innovation drivers
- Deep technical knowledge of cosmetic formulations, ingredient functionalities, and emerging technologies
- Strong understanding of global regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Exceptional organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working cross-functionally and managing projects under tight deadlines
- Ability to travel as needed
Benefits:
- Salary: $105,000 - $110,000
- Hybrid Work Model (3 Days in Office, 2 days WFH), Office Location: 55 Green St., San Francisco, CA
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- 401K matched up to 5%
- Generous PTO (Paid Time Off)
- Short and long-term disability
- Summer Fridays
- Exclusive employee discounts off THG Brands
- Many more...
THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.
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What We Do
THG (www.thg.com) is a vertically integrated, digital-first consumer brands group, retailing its own brands predominantly in beauty and nutrition, plus third-party brands, via its proprietary, end-to-end, e-commerce technology, infrastructure and brand-building platform (THG Ingenuity) to an online and global customer base.
