Head of Product Development (Madrid)

Head of Product Development (Madrid)

21 sep
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GdC Beauty Group
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Madrid

21 sep

GdC Beauty Group

Madrid

Job Mission: This role is responsible for defining and leading the brand’s general 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 global 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.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.





- 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).

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

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