Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation and Commercialization

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number #170124 - Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Group offers opportunity, challenge, and a great team of driven and dynamic individuals. Encompassing the innovative skincare brands of PCA SKIN, EltaMD, and Filorga, Colgate-Palmolive Skin Health Group is a fast‑paced, agile organization dedicated to providing skin care solutions that are backed by science.

As the Sr. Specialist, Skin Health Innovation & Commercialization you’ll work for EltaMD and PCA Brands focusing on US business with opportunities to participate in global projects. You’ll work closely with Global Marketing, Research & Development, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. Key projects include product formula changes, packaging/graphics changes, and coordinating those changes with internal/external teams.

• Maintain contract manufacturer relationships ensuring smooth manufacturing startup and timely supply of goods
• Coordinate with global packaging functions to ensure all new packaging items align with sustainability goals
• Negotiate new product costs together with Global Procurement teams
• Lead the EltaMD and PCA kits project management and procurement of packaging components
• Create project timelines and keep up to date with recent changes or improvements
• Coordinate and lead weekly product development meetings
• Anticipate and recognize potential problems in new launches and generate alternatives for problem resolution
• Lead stage gate meetings to make sure all the requirements are met before a project is approved for implementation
• Ensure contract manufacturers have adequate capacity and capability to support innovation projects with the expected growth rates year‑on‑year

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or related field
• 5+ years of Supply Chain experience in manufacturing, logistics, procurement, engineering, or product development
• 3+ years of working with contract manufacturers or co‑packers
• Experience in procurement or pricing negotiations

• MBA or Master's degree in Supply Chain or related field
• Experience with SAP and Smartsheets
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm

Salary Range $74,000.00 – $ USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit‑sharing, and long‑term incentives for Executive‑level roles.

Benefits:
Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee’s hire date within the calendar year).

Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

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