Manage Manufacturing Science and Technology for LAI products at GSK. Oversee technical delivery, risk management, and drive compliance for pharmaceutical production.
About the role
- Director of Product Development at Twelve, leading product innovation across beauty, wellness, and lifestyle categories. Overseeing the execution of branded merchandise from concept to delivery with a focus on sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Lead and scale a high-performing team of product developers, promoting innovation and operating excellence.
- Define product development vision and roadmap; align with client goals and Twelve’s sustainability ethos.
- Serve as senior product development liaison for clients, translating brand direction into tangible, deliverable solutions.
- Build long-term relationships with client partners by offering expert guidance on materials, feasibility, and brand alignment.
- Approve technical spec sheets, prototypes, and mockups, ensuring adherence to standards for design, quality, and manufacturability.
- Monitor all sampling and prototyping efforts, ensuring they reflect creative intent before moving into production.
- Manage a team of skilled product developers—providing coaching, professional growth opportunities, and performance feedback.
- Foster a culture of detail-orientation, accountability, and efficiency within the development team.
- Lead procurement efforts with international vendors, negotiating favorable terms on pricing, quality, and lead time.
- Evaluate supplier performance, maintain rationalized vendor relations, and protect margin targets through cost analysis.
- Oversee development calendars and ensure milestones are met from ideation to delivery.
- Identify and manage project risks proactively—creating contingency plans to uphold timelines and budgets.
Requirements
- 8+ years of product development experience in beauty, lifestyle, or premium promotional merchandise.
- 3+ years in a leadership role managing teams and scaling operations.
- Deep knowledge of materials, packaging, and manufacturing processes, especially for branded merchandising.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex, global sourcing, and vendor selection efforts.
- Strong strategic thinking, organizational skills, and communication abilities—able to influence cross-functional teams and clients.
- Commitment to integrating sustainability and ethical sourcing into product development.
- Comfortable working across time zones, with flexibility for occasional travel and extended hours.
Benefits
- Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
- Mental Health Mondays: once a month our offices close globally (that's 12 additional days per year)
- Generous Paid Time Off – Including your birthday, personal days, time-off around holidays.
- Paid Parental Leave
- Discretionary bonuses
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