AbbVie Inc
Sr Director, Global Product Development Skincare R&D
AbbVie Inc, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Overview
AbbVie\'s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people\'s lives across several key therapeutic areas – immunology, oncology, neuroscience, and eye care – and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and Tik Tok.
With our own research and development team focused on driving innovation in aesthetics, we\'re committed to providing the most comprehensive science-based product offerings available.
Responsibilities Main Areas of Responsibilities
Guides and supervises the Product Development team on all R&D efforts (including Formulation Development, Scale-up/Tech Transfer, etc.) to create new and novel products which complement the SkinMedica product array. Provides technical support to product inquiries and helps strengthen SkinMedica scientific credibility by delivering scientific presentations/workshops at Educational Summits and Sales Training.
Manages strategic relationship with suppliers, supports External Innovation & Open Science efforts for skincare – proactively identifying new ingredients and innovation opportunities, support external diligence activities.
Leads Product Presentation and Design Strategy Team to oversee development plan for skincare assets through stage gate process. Co-leads with Upstream Marketing in identifying emerging trends/technologies and organizing Innovation/Ideation Workshops to create new pipeline ideas.
Lead diligence of all Skincare External Assets with Business Development & Search & Evaluate.
R&D Procurement strategy: Create and lead supplier strategy for skincare NPI
R&D Strategy at TPM: Create and lead R&D Strategy at Third Party Manufacturing in partnership with cross functional partners in External Manufacturing & QA.
Budget: Responsible for overseeing skincare R&D budget allocation strategy in partnership with PPM & GB chairs.
New Innovation Operating Models & White Space Opportunities: Create Strategies for new innovation working models to future proof rapidly changing
Qualifications
Ten or more years of industry experience in the development of cosmetic and OTC topical formulations – especially in the areas of skin and sun care or adjacent formulation development.
Strong background in product formulation and a track record of successful US and global product launches.
Experience in managing, mentoring and coaching a team of creative and talented scientists. Particularly, experience in managing a team of chemists/technicians in a R&D formulation laboratory is highly desired.
Key relationships with major raw material and ingredient suppliers are critical.
Sound knowledge of product quality and stability protocols is essential.
Strong track record of talent development.
Strong track record of communication with cross functional partners to influence and drive programs forward,
Proven experience in R&D procurement strategy and diligence within the skincare or broader consumer healthcare industry
Demonstrated leadership to drive cross-functional excellence and manage partnerships with external suppliers and manufacturing partners
Experience developing and implementing procurement and supplier strategies for new product introductions
Strong analytical skills with experience managing budgets and resource allocation
Experience with third-party manufacturing processes and quality assurance requirement
Strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving enterprise level and functional level innovation and adapting to changing market landscape
Track record of building a culture of innovation agility and trust.
Familiarity with scale-up and manufacturing, as well as with US and international ingredient/product regulations, is preferred.
Education Education
PhD with 15+ years of experience OR BS/MS with 20+ years.
Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
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AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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With our own research and development team focused on driving innovation in aesthetics, we\'re committed to providing the most comprehensive science-based product offerings available.
Responsibilities Main Areas of Responsibilities
Guides and supervises the Product Development team on all R&D efforts (including Formulation Development, Scale-up/Tech Transfer, etc.) to create new and novel products which complement the SkinMedica product array. Provides technical support to product inquiries and helps strengthen SkinMedica scientific credibility by delivering scientific presentations/workshops at Educational Summits and Sales Training.
Manages strategic relationship with suppliers, supports External Innovation & Open Science efforts for skincare – proactively identifying new ingredients and innovation opportunities, support external diligence activities.
Leads Product Presentation and Design Strategy Team to oversee development plan for skincare assets through stage gate process. Co-leads with Upstream Marketing in identifying emerging trends/technologies and organizing Innovation/Ideation Workshops to create new pipeline ideas.
Lead diligence of all Skincare External Assets with Business Development & Search & Evaluate.
R&D Procurement strategy: Create and lead supplier strategy for skincare NPI
R&D Strategy at TPM: Create and lead R&D Strategy at Third Party Manufacturing in partnership with cross functional partners in External Manufacturing & QA.
Budget: Responsible for overseeing skincare R&D budget allocation strategy in partnership with PPM & GB chairs.
New Innovation Operating Models & White Space Opportunities: Create Strategies for new innovation working models to future proof rapidly changing
Qualifications
Ten or more years of industry experience in the development of cosmetic and OTC topical formulations – especially in the areas of skin and sun care or adjacent formulation development.
Strong background in product formulation and a track record of successful US and global product launches.
Experience in managing, mentoring and coaching a team of creative and talented scientists. Particularly, experience in managing a team of chemists/technicians in a R&D formulation laboratory is highly desired.
Key relationships with major raw material and ingredient suppliers are critical.
Sound knowledge of product quality and stability protocols is essential.
Strong track record of talent development.
Strong track record of communication with cross functional partners to influence and drive programs forward,
Proven experience in R&D procurement strategy and diligence within the skincare or broader consumer healthcare industry
Demonstrated leadership to drive cross-functional excellence and manage partnerships with external suppliers and manufacturing partners
Experience developing and implementing procurement and supplier strategies for new product introductions
Strong analytical skills with experience managing budgets and resource allocation
Experience with third-party manufacturing processes and quality assurance requirement
Strategic thinking skills with a track record of driving enterprise level and functional level innovation and adapting to changing market landscape
Track record of building a culture of innovation agility and trust.
Familiarity with scale-up and manufacturing, as well as with US and international ingredient/product regulations, is preferred.
Education Education
PhD with 15+ years of experience OR BS/MS with 20+ years.
Additional Information Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
This job is eligible to participate in our long-term incentive programs
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company\'s sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
#LI-AA
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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