Sr Product Development Manager

SR PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Contract type Full-Time Location La Mirada, CA Specialty Beauty Salary $100,000/year - $150,000/year Remote No Reference 509796 Contact name Christina Turner Job description Remote + 1 day a week onsite in LA area. •

MUST HAVE BEAUTY DEVICE OR MEDICAL DEVICE EXPERIENCE

• We're looking for a Sr. Product Development Manager to drive strategic product development and lifecycle management. You will focus on formulation, prototyping, testing, and go-to-market execution, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet consumer needs and business goals. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a high-growth environment, is entrepreneurial-minded, and can translate vision into action. This role blends strategic product ownership with hands-on R D collaboration and supply chain execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Strategic Product Development Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, including concept, formulation, prototyping, testing, and launch. Drive innovation by identifying opportunities in ingredients, technologies, and product formats. Define and oversee product testing protocols, quality control processes, and regulatory compliance. Optimize existing SKUs for performance, cost, and scalability, including SKU rationalization as needed.

PRODUCT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTION

Maintain timelines and project plans for product initiatives, working cross-functionally with marketing, sourcing, production, and design teams. Lead seasonal project strategy roadmaps, including all product go-to-market and growth initiatives. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to determine pricing, positioning, and feature differentiation. Collaborate with leadership to translate brand vision into actionable product objectives. Monitor product performance and iterate quickly to maximize impact and consumer satisfaction.

SOURCING & VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Develop relationships with local and international vendors and manufacturers to support product initiatives. Manage vendor performance, quality, and timelines to ensure product excellence. Optimize costs and minimum order quantities (MOQs) while balancing quality, service, and scalability.

WHAT YOU BRING

Proven experience leading product strategy and execution within consumer health, beauty, or wellness categories. Demonstrated success in shipping products that balance scientific credibility, user experience, and commercial performance. Strong strategic thinking skills paired with a bias toward hands-on execution and delivery. Ability to inspire, align, and communicate across teams from R D to Marketing to Operations. Comfort operating at both strategic and tactical levels, with a readiness to roll up your sleeves. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to balance short-term deliverables (launches, cost optimization) with long-term innovation and brand evolution.

WHY JOIN US

Be an architect of our product future, defining where we go next. Work alongside passionate, mission-driven people in a high-growth environment. Opportunity to shape and scale a category-defining brand in personal wellness. Direct impact on the lives of customers seeking science-backed solutions. Ideal Candidate Profile 5-7 years of experience in strategic product development, product management, or project management in eCommerce, health, beauty, or wellness. Strong expertise in formulation, prototyping, testing, and regulatory compliance. Track record of launching innovative, high-quality products and managing end-to-end lifecycle. Familiarity with eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon) and DTC operations. Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive product decisions. Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills. Startup mentality: proactive, creative, and results-driven. Experience with FDA clearance or QSR compliance for medical devices is a plus.

IDEAL CAREER STAGE

Sr. Product development managers with experience co-leading major product initiatives or supporting a Head of Product Development in a high-growth company. 5-7 years of product experience, with proven ability to execute and deliver results but not yet fully executive level. Early hires at scaling consumer brands, health tech, beauty tech, or wellness companies. Christina Turner View Christina Turner's Jobs Benefits offered See Benefits