Senior Scientific Liaison II, Hair Color Scientific Valorization L’Oréal Research & Innovation

Senior Scientific Liaison II, Hair Color Scientific Valorization

L'Oréal Research & Innovation – Clark, New Jersey, United States

L'Oréal is the world's #1 beauty company, operating in more than 150 markets. We harness science, technology, and data to create safe, sustainable beauty products that transform lives.

• Act as a strategic scientific partner to hair color brands, supporting product development from concept through launch.
• Collaborate with marketing and laboratory teams to anticipate scientific claims enabled by technology innovation.
• Develop claim direction and substantiation strategy, including risk assessment and testing plans.
• Create scientific storytelling and narrative assets for packaging, advertising, digital content, and training.
• Coordinate testing activities with laboratory, analytical, safety, and clinical teams, and interpret results to guide decision‑making.
• Advocate hair color technologies across cross‑functional groups, ensuring clear, differentiated scientific narratives.
• Engage with global R&I hubs, legal, regulatory, and governance teams to maintain scientific rigor and compliance.

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related scientific discipline (required)
  • Master’s or Ph.D. preferred
• Experience:
  • 7+ years in cosmetics, personal care, or related industry (Hair Color knowledge preferred)
  • Strong background in scientific communication, claims substantiation, and testing methodology
  • Experience working in complex, matrixed, international environments
• Skills &
  
  Competencies:
  
  
  • Strategic thinking and ability to translate science into brand‑relevant value.
  • Strong scientific judgment and constructive challenge of ideas.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills for technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining rigor.
  • Collaborative mindset with effectiveness across functions and geographies.
• Required to work onsite in the office 3 days a week.
• Eligible to work in the United States on a full‑time, permanent basis; no immigration sponsorship offered.

• Competitive base salary range: $90,200 – $128,500.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and Pension Plan.
• Hybrid work policy: up to 2 days per week from home (schedule approved by manager).
• Paid time off: company holidays, vacation, volunteer time, and more.
• Access to internal perks and learning resources.
• Employee resource groups and mental health & wellness programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer – L'Oréal is committed to inclusive recruitment and prohibits discrimination in all forms. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and identities.