Drive innovative product and ingredient research to build a back catalog of unique product ideas in partnership with our third party manufacturers Explore future looking trends and product category opportunities for the business, working closely with Product Strategy and Marketing to identify key gaps in the market for men’s personal care and develop recommendations for 3+ year product launch roadmap Manage all aspects of new product development for externally formulated and manufactured products from concept to commercialization, including brainstorming new ideas, building briefs summarizing important product attributes, evaluating sample submissions, reviewing marketing materials such as packaging artwork and website copy, and ensuring seamless handoff to full scale production Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Product Strategy, Marketing, Fragrance Development, Packaging Development, and Commercialization to bring new products to market Manage timelines of product development projects to support execution of new product launches in accordance with our product launch calendar, including the onboarding of new manufacturers as needed Build and refine processes to ensure that cross-functional teams are always on the same page as it relates to new product development and commercialization, acting as the primary point of contract for innovation and development with contract manufacturers Maintain documentation of externally produced formulas in accordance with our quality systems, such as clinical testing reports for claims substantiation and specifications for formulas, recipes, and release criteria Lead team of two direct reports and support their growth and development to build product development team capability and expertise

Bachelor’s degree in related field, chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar science preferred 7+ years of proven experience in cosmetic product development, preferably natural products Leadership experience with demonstrated ability to lead a team and manage others Project management, time management and organizational skills to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously and identify and escalate any potential issues or delays Proven record of executing new product launches on tight timelines from concept to launch  Ability to think creatively and contribute to unique product concepts Deep knowledge of the personal care industry, with experience working with a variety of product categories and strong relationships with industry-leading contract manufacturers and raw material suppliers Understanding of consumer-facing product claims as they related to product and formula attributes Comfort with a rapidly evolving work environment, and experience taking initiative Excellent communication and presentation skills #LI-TC1 #LI-HYBRID #LI-FULLTIMEWho We Are: Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are Bold & Innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We Play to Win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are Team Squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership. We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products! For Applicants with Disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed. For Information regarding Data Privacy, please review https://privacy.drsquatch.com/.  Unsolicited Resume Policy. Dr. Squatch (“DRSQ”) employs an internal Talent Acquisition department. Exceptionally, DRSQ may choose to supplement that internal team with support from temporary staffing agencies, placement services, and/or recruiting agencies ("Agency"). Agencies are hereby specifically directed NOT to contact DRSQ employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team is responsible for all candidate presentations to our hiring managers. To protect the interests of all parties, Dr. Squatch will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to DRSQ, including unsolicited resumes sent to a DRSQ email address or mailing address, directly to DRSQ employees, or to DRSQ’s resume database will be considered property of Dr. Squatch. DRSQ will not pay a placement, service or other fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. This also includes partial resumes, LinkedIn profiles, general candidate profiles, and/or candidate details or information. DRSQ will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. DRSQ’s Talent Acquisition team must provide advance written approval to an Agency to submit resumes and/or profiles for a specific job-opening, and the approval must be in conjunction with a valid fully executed staffing, placement or other service agreement. DRSQ will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a fully executed agreement in place prior to submission, receipt and placement of candidates.