Manager, Product Development Liquids, Drybar

Our Beauty & Wellness division empowers consumers with trusted products that support self-care, from salon-quality styling tools to wellness devices like humidifiers and air purifiers. Our innovative products and solutions promote healthy living, elevating the lives of consumers every day. This business unit includes Braun, PUR , Honeywell , Vicks , Hot Tools , Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon brands, and this role may support one or more of these brands.

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Position:
Manager, Product Development Liquids, Drybar Department:
Product Development – Beauty & Wellness

Work Location:

Boston, MA, Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)
Hybrid

Schedule:

At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.

What you will be doing:

We are looking for a savvy, passionate Product Development Manager who is excited about launching new products in the Beauty sector for Drybar! This position will be critical managing the launch process for all new products from the innovation calendar for Helen of Troy Liquids. The ideal candidate will have a background in product development within the beauty industry, is beauty obsessed and thrives in a fast-paced, very hands-on environment with a can-do attitude and attention to detail.

Responsible for managing and executing all phases of the product development process from concept to launch of liquids.

Stay up to date on the latest beauty industry trends, ingredients, packaging and consumer and competitor activity to be able to generate product vision backed with data to inspire and inform briefs and manage product innovation ideation.

Maintain strong product and brand focus keeping the customer top of mind. Manages and creates new product development briefs that address consumer needs and ensure product experience and uniqueness are delivered upon, with the alignment of marketing on key ingredients, features, and benefits.

Oversee the daily functions of product development, sourcing raw materials, working directly with contract manufacturers and internal partners (sourcing , liquid technology, regulatory).Review and evaluate submissions and advise on redirects providing specific directions to CM’s. Support the program Manager in ensuring all timing are correct and line with business expectation, manages pilot, and production to ensure product meets all requirements and is consistent throughout scaleup for final approvals and signoff’s, managing and closely monitoring the schedule of manufacturing to ensure batching and fill date stay on track.

Support development of go-to-market materials, including product claims testing, ingredient stories, usage instructions, and educational content to ensure clear, accurate, and compelling consumer communication.

Has the ability to problem solve , assess, and remove roadblocks based on any delays and challenges to ensure timely receipt of finished good approval, release, and shipping process.

Oversee the daily functions of packaging development from brief and sizing based off competitive analysis that meet the pricing target, timing, and delivery functionality.

Work with outside vendors, tracking on-time launches , signs off on specs .Manage multiple product development projects and milestones age and aligns on claim substantiation plan with Product Marketing and R&D/regulatory/legal.

Work closely in collaboration across cross-functional teams (creative, sales, product marketing,…