Description

Support beauty and personal care brands with end-to-end product development, from concept to launch. Specialize in formulation guidance, fragrances, regulatory compliance, sustainable packaging, and cross-functional collaboration. Partner with startups and smaller brands to optimize timelines, costs, and product quality across skincare, fragrance, and color cosmetics.

Languages

English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Remote only

Primarily works remotely

Scion International
SENIOR NPD & MARKETING UK & EU
FASHION AND COSMETICS
July 2022 - Today (4 years and 1 month)
London, UK
• Directed annual NPD strategy across fragrance, skincare, and color cosmetics, aligning with EU and UK consumer trends and growth objectives.
• Managed and developed a team within NPD to deliver cross-category launches across owned and private label brands.
• Oversaw end-to-end product development cycles, including formulation, packaging, regulatory, and testing, ensuring on-time, compliant launches.
• Partnered with marketing and influencer teams to build culturally relevant campaigns and strengthen brand equity.
• Collaborated with commercial teams to refine product mix and strengthen retail presence.

Achievements:
• Delivered two new fragrance ranges (masstige and premium) for Boots UK and Superdrug UK strengthening the retailer's fragrance portfolio.
• Relaunched a men's personal care fragrance brand inspired by Creed, driving market share growth in the category.
• Developed and launched a complete suncare line across EU and UK retailers.
• Led branding campaigns, increasing customer engagement by 50% effectively.
• Managed budgets to ensure cost-effective marketing strategies and
growth
• Analysed market trends to drive product innovation and development.
• Managed product lifecycle, ensuring optimal performance and profitability.
• Collaborated with sales teams to enhance customer engagement and feedback.
• Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and ROI.
• Led cross-functional teams to launch innovative product lines.
Product Development Consumer insights & market trends Project & budget management
Tropic Skincare - (B2C). Founder-led.,
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FASHION AND COSMETICS
March 2021 - June 2022 (1 year and 3 months)
London, UK
• Established and led structured NPD processes, coordinating weekly cross-functional meetings to maintain project timelines and quality standards.
• Led sustainability initiatives, transitioning to recyclable packaging and reducing environmental footprint.
• Managed over 100 product development projects, ensuring consistency with brand values and ambassador needs.
Product Development Project & budget management Benchmark Roadmapping timeline management
Unhycos - EU, Africa and MENA (B2B and B2C).,
NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
FASHION AND COSMETICS
February 2017 - February 2021 (4 years)
Paris, France
• Managed a portfolio of 7 brands, leading product development cycles from concept to launch for skincare and fragrances in collaboration with Mane and Givaudan.
• Coordinated regulatory, design, and lab teams to ensure compliant and timely launches.
• Supported marketing and sales with launch materials and product training.
fragrance development Product Development Regulatory & compliance timeline management Project & budget management