Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation and Commercialization

Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation and Commercialization

Colgate‑Palmolive’s Skin Health group is a place for your career to thrive! We offer opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, we are a fast‑paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.

Our brand portfolio has a rich heritage:
PCA SKIN
, trusted for over 30 years;
EltaMD
, leading professional sunscreen; and Filorga
, a French aesthetic medicine laboratory. All brands are professionally recommended worldwide.

We are part of the Colgate‑Palmolive family, providing domestic and global career growth opportunities in all departments. Our benefits include access to our amazing skin care products.

As the Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation & Commercialization you’ll work for EltaMD and PCA Brands focusing on US business with opportunities to participate in global projects. You’ll work closely with Global Marketing, Research & Development, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. Key projects include product formula changes, packaging/graphics changes, and coordinating those changes with internal & external teams.

• Maintain contract manufacturer relationships ensuring smooth manufacturing startup and timely supply of goods
• Coordinate with global packaging functions to ensure all new packaging items align with sustainability goals
• Negotiate new product costs together with Global Procurement teams
• Lead the EltaMD and PCA kits project management and procurement of packaging components
• Create project timelines and keep up to date with recent changes or improvements
• Coordinate and lead weekly product development meetings
• Anticipate and recognize potential problems in new launches and generate alternatives for problem resolution
• Lead stage gate meetings to make sure all the requirements are met before a project is approved for implementation
• Ensure contract manufacturers have adequate capacity and capability to support innovation projects with the expected growth rates year‑on‑year

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 5+ years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing, logistics, procurement, engineering, or product development
• 3+ years of working with contract manufacturers or co‑packers
• Experience in procurement or pricing negotiations

• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Experience with SAP and Smartsheets
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Salary Range: $74,000.00 – $ USD
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, vacation/PTO, paid holidays, paid sick leave as per local laws.

We foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

Hybrid (Remote‑in‑Office) – up to 10% travel required.
No relocation assistance offered.

Job Number: #170124 – Scottsdale, Arizona, United States.