Worked with Marketing to create and refine a highly differentiated, multi-year new product pipeline that drives a steady flow of newsworthy product launches in all stages from concept to on-counter. Drove creation of new product concepts that fit with consumer needs, new technologies, profitability goals and/or new business opportunities. Conducted market, competitive and consumer research to determine product/market fit for new product concepts. Managed product development timeline calendars for seasonal launch projects, with both domestic and overseas manufacturing partners. Defined and sourced innovative ingredients based on claim substantiationCreated product fact sheets / profiles to flesh out all development needs including product technologies, positioning and claims. Managed and drove all clinical testing needs to support product launches with robust and innovative claims (inclusive of sensory, clinical and biological testing). Identified opportunities to improve efficiency through rigor and discipline in the new product development process (from concept to launch)

Responsible for ensuring the product development process is adhered to through impeccable communication, tracking critical milestones and managing each stage of the process with precisionManage A product launches (up to 36+ projects per year) from ideation to production based on the vision of the brand’s Co-founders + Global Marketing Team. Work creatively across all categories within the brand: skin care, body care, color, hair, men, home + fine fragranceManage the product development process cross-functionally with Marketing, Packaging, Purchasing, Planning and Design teams to ensure all facets of new launch requirement + on-time deliveryResponsible for evaluating lab submissions and redirection on texture, efficacy, fragrance and colorManage + drive the approval process for all submissions based on formula approval deadlinesDevelop detailed Product Profiles for new launches used for Marketing + Copy text, Packaging + Education Manuals + Press ReleasesWork hand in hand with Global Product Marketing to collaborate on new launches, brand geography, category opportunities, opportunity in the market and competitive activityParticipate in on-site laboratory innovation sessions + off-site creative brainstorming meetings with Co-foundersAct as liaison between LVMH Regulatory and our internal departments and manufacturers on regulations + testingValidate, track + respond to all product related Customer Service inquiries. Spearhead Customer Service Task Force for Product Development Team

Co-manage multiple new development and reform projects from inception to production Coordinate all aspects of product development process by helping to organize, facilitate and support the PD team's projects, including new product development, existing product or process improvement and general quality assurance (QA) matters.Track NPD deadlines + work cross functionally with all global teams to ensure projects remain on trackGather and transmit to LVMH all regulatory information required for Global registration

Developed new plan of business including new/retained client outreach and special event coordinationMet or exceeded all LY goalsCoordinated trainings and education programs for client retention and sales growth

Developed and managed response for client request for proposalsManaged corporate and client events designed to build and maintain relationshipsDeveloped and organized marketing infromation used in brochures, proposals + presentationsMaintined marketing contact + events databases