Business Manager (Cosmetic Industry)

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Business Manager (Cosmetic Industry)

Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-time | Mid-Level to Senior-Level

Job Summary

• This role requires more than formulation expertise,the ideal candidate must combinecosmetic science, project execution, and strong business acumento transform product concepts into commercially successful, compliant, and scalable cosmetic solutions.
• We are seeking a commercially driven and technically strong Business Manager -Cosmetics Industryto lead the end-to-end development of innovative cosmetic products while aligning product execution with market demand, profitability, and strategic business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Present business cases, project performance, and strategic recommendations to leadership
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables
• Evaluate product viability, pricing strategies, and commercial scalability
• Conduct research on cosmetic trends, consumer behavior, ingredient innovation, and emerging market opportunities
• Build and manage relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, regulatory bodies, and strategic partners
• Support go-to-market planning, product positioning, and revenue optimization strategies
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, ESG, finance, and operations teams to align product development with business goals
• Lead cosmetic product development from concept, formulation, testing, regulatory compliance, and commercial launch

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmacy, or related field
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from ideation to market launch
• Experience working within FMCG, beauty, or manufacturing environments is an advantage
• Minimum 4–7years’ experience in cosmetic product development, formulation, or project management
• Strong understanding of cosmetic ingredients, formulations, manufacturing, and compliance frameworks
• Strong commercial awareness, budgeting, and product profitability understanding

Key Skills:

• Project management & execution
• Budgeting & profitability analysis
• Strategic communication & leadership
• Stakeholder & supplier management
• Regulatory compliance
• Commercial strategy & business development
• Cosmetic formulation & product development
• Market research & consumer insights

Ideal Candidate:

• Innovative and commercially minded
• Strong leadership and execution capability
• Able to balance scientific excellence with business growth objectives.
• Results-driven with strategic thinking