Product Development Manager - Skincare

Product Development - Skincare Category

The Product Development organization at Shark Ninja drives our global product roadmap from concept to shelf through the constant lens of the consumer. As the "product CEOs," we partner cross-functionally with nearly every team in the company to ensure high satisfaction for our end users and strong business outcomes. Our team is composed of product marketers, engineers, formulation experts, and consumer advocates-all united in delivering a 5-star experience for every product we launch.

Responsibilities

Drive new product development for the Skincare category, based onsite at our Needham, MA headquarters, from early-stage concept through to commercialization. This includes oversight of product formulation, packaging development, claims substantiation, regulatory readiness, and manufacturing scale-up. You will play a key role in executing product initiatives aligned with category growth and innovation goals.

* Manage day-to-day project progress and be accountable for reporting on key milestones, risks, testing results, and deliverables. Partner with senior leadership on overall category direction while owning execution for assigned product programs.

* Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members (if applicable), supporting their development and fostering a high-performance team culture.

* Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including R&D/formulation, regulatory, packaging engineering, industrial design, sourcing, marketing, and quality to translate consumer needs and market opportunities into differentiated, high-performing skincare products.

* Leverage insights from the Insights & Intelligence team-including consumer research, clinical testing feedback, and market trends-to inform product positioning, claims strategy, and formulation decisions throughout development.

* Work with regulatory and quality teams to ensure all products meet global compliance standards (e.g., ingredient safety, labeling, claims substantiation) and establish robust testing protocols to validate efficacy, safety, and stability.

* Manage product costs in partnership with supply chain and sourcing teams to ensure margin targets are achieved without compromising performance or quality.

* Support development of go-to-market materials, including product claims, ingredient stories, usage instructions, and educational content to ensure clear, accurate, and compelling consumer communication.

* Partner with customer support and quality teams post-launch to monitor consumer feedback, manage any issues, and continuously improve the product experience.

* Serve as the category expert for your product line, providing clear and timely insights to internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, and leadership.

Qualifications

* 5+ years of experience in product development, product marketing, formulation development, or a related field

* Experience in skincare, beauty, personal care, or other regulated consumer products preferred

* Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related discipline

* Experience partnering cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, quality, packaging, and manufacturing teams

* Familiarity with skincare development processes including formulation, stability testing, claims substantiation, packaging compatibility, and global regulatory compliance

* Demonstrated leadership through direct people management or by leading complex cross-functional initiatives

* Strong consumer-first mindset with passion for delivering clinically effective, high-quality skincare products

* Excellent communication skills with the ability to present clearly and persuasively across teams and leadership levels

* Highly organized with strong project management capabilities and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

* Comfortable navigating ambiguity, evolving formulations, and shifting priorities with a proactive, solution-oriented approach