Role Responsibilities:
● Coordinate new product development (NPD) projects from concept through commercial launch.
● Serve as the primary point of contact between Brand teams and the internal product development organization throughout the development process.
● Schedule and facilitate regular project status meetings between Brand Product Development and R&D for all active development projects.
● Prepare and distribute meeting summaries documenting key decisions, action items, owners, and timelines following each project meeting.
● Receive approved product briefs and ensure all required benchmark products, packaging components, and supporting documentation are available before formulation begins – when possible.
● Partner with R&D leadership to establish project timelines and communicate key milestones and expected submission dates to Brand teams.
● Coordinate the preparation and shipment of product submissions, distribute product evaluation and feedback forms, and proactively follow up with Brand teams to obtain timely feedback and maintain project momentum.
● Maintain project management systems and databases with accurate and current information.
● Monitor project progress across all stages of development, proactively identifying scheduling conflicts, delays, dependencies, and risks while driving timely resolution with the appropriate functional teams.
● Coordinate product testing requirements, timelines, and documentation with Regulatory to support commercialization.
● Coordinate pilot batches, manufacturing readiness and capacity, and technology transfer activities with Purchasing, Manufacturing, and Production.
● Identify project risks, process gaps, and workflow inefficiencies, proactively recommending and implementing solutions that improve execution and organizational effectiveness.
● Develop, maintain and periodically present brand-level and PBG-level dashboards highlighting a summary view of the project tracking vs. plan and major risks
● Follow Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
● Perform other duties as assigned.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

Competencies:
● Project planning and organization
● Cross-functional communication
● Timeline and priority management
● Attention to detail and accuracy
● Critical thinking and problem-solving
● Initiative and accountability
● Relationship management
● Meeting facilitation and follow-through
● Adaptability
● Computer and project-management-system proficiency

Qualifications / Requirements:
Education / Certifications:
● Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in business, project management, science, engineering, supply chain, or a related field preferred.
● Equivalent relevant experience may be considered in place of formal education.
● Project management training or certification is preferred.

Experience / Abilities:
● Preferred 2+ years experience in cosmetic manufacturing environment
● Ability to coordinate multiple projects and cross-functional workstreams
● Ability to review and complete documentation in a timely and accurate manner
● Ability to work cross-functionally & at all levels within the organization including senior leadership

Travel and Hours:
● Full-Time, 40 hours per week
● Hybrid position based in Fort Myers, Florida
● Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5 PM
● Travel is not required for this position

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
● The employee is regularly required to communicate verbally and listen.
● The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands and arms to access office, laboratory, packaging, and project materials.
● The employee is occasionally required to lift and move office products, packaging components, supplies, or other materials weighing up to 35 pounds.