Job Mission: This role is responsible for defining and leading the brand’s global product portfolio and innovation strategy across both BtB and BtC channels.

By transforming consumer insights, dermo-cosmetic trends, and market opportunities into science-backed, profitable products, the role ensures strategic growth and competitiveness.

Key responsibilities include leading the product architecture, driving general innovation projects from concept to launch in collaboration with cross-functional teams (R&D;, Marketing, Operations), and continuously analyzing launch performance to maximize long-term business impact.

Key Responsabilities: 1. Portfolio Strategy & Innovation

Strategic Leadership:

Define and drive the global portfolio and innovation strategy across BtB and BtC channels to maximize synergies, profitability, and long-term business growth.

Portfolio & Lifecycle Management:

Evolve the portfolio architecture by identifying market gaps, managing the full product lifecycle (launches, reformulations, and discontinuations), and defining premium pricing strategies.

Insight-Driven Innovation:

Translate trends, competitor data, and consumer insights into a concrete, science-backed roadmap of high-impact innovation priorities.

2. Product Innovation & Development

End-to-End Product Development:

Partner with Brand Managers to guide new products and line extensions from concept to launch, ensuring strict execution timelines and cross-functional alignment.

Pipeline & Concept Creation:

Proactively identify portfolio gaps and write strategic briefs for R&D;, translating trends and consumer needs into science-backed innovation pipelines.

Market Competitiveness:

Ensure all innovations deliver strong clinical claims, meaningful differentiation,



and high competitiveness within the premium beauty market.

People Management:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of four professionals, fostering collaboration and a strong innovation mindset.

3. NPD Process & Cross-Functional Coordination

NPD Orchestration & Risk Management:

Drive the execution of the New Product Development (NPD) process, proactively managing risks, bottlenecks, and timelines to ensure efficiency and excellence.

Stakeholder Alignment:

Coordinate seamlessly with global cross-functional teams (R&D;, Digital, Sales, Marketing) and maintain strong visibility with Country Managers and local markets.

Market Relevance & Commercial Viability:

Gather local market feedback to build robust business cases focused on incremental growth, high business impact, and accurate forecasting.

Launch Readiness:

Collaborate on global launch preparation, including storytelling, toolkits, clinical claims support, and activation planning.

4. Market Intelligence & Consumer Insights

Competitive Intelligence:

Continuously monitor consumer behavior, dermo-cosmetic trends, and competitor activities (pricing, claims, portfolios) to unlock opportunities for differentiation.

Internal Reference & Culture:

Act as the strategic internal benchmark for skincare, wellness, and premium market evolution, fostering a deeply consumer-centric innovation culture across the company.

5. Performance & Strategic Decision-Making





KPI Management & Evaluation:

Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate launch performance and continuously optimize innovation processes and business impact.

Data-Led Decision Making:

Use consumer insights, market opportunities, and commercial data to back all strategic decisions.

Strategic Prioritization:

Prioritize projects and initiatives based on their business potential, profitability, strategic relevance, and expected ROI.

What are we looking for? Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or Innovation (Master’s from a top business school is a plus).

Experience: 8–10 years in portfolio strategy, product development, and innovation pipelines, strictly required within the skincare, dermo-cosmetic, or premium clinical beauty sectors.

Expertise:

Proven track record in global portfolio architecture, premium pricing strategy, and claims development while working closely with R&D.;

Deep understanding of skincare consumer behavior, wellness trends, and premium market dynamics.

Skills:

Strategic and analytical mindset that balances scientific credibility with commercial ROI.

Strong cross-functional leadership in global, multi-market environments.

Languages:

Fluent English and Spanish are mandatory

What do we offer?

Join a growing international group with exciting professional development opportunities in a global environment.

Take part in strategic projects working with brands recognized for their quality and market positioning.

A dynamic work environment with a hybrid model and flexible hours.

A competitive salary package with benefits tailored to the sector (including flexible remuneration).

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📌 Head of Product Development (Madrid)
🏢 GdC Beauty Group
📍 Madrid