Job Description

R&D PROJECT SPECIALIST

PRESTIGE COLOR – NEW YORK

COTY is looking for smart leaders who are fast and passionate.

The ideal candidate will choose the R&D Project Specialist position at Coty for its global impact, collaborative innovation, and diverse, inclusive culture.
This role offers unique exposure to prestige color cosmetics development and direct influence within a world-renowned beauty company.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our R&D Project Specialist you are responsible for manage R&D project development with TPM.

Manage R&D project development for Prestige Color cosmetics by coordinating cross-functional teams and Third Party Manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of compliant, high-quality formulas. Oversee formula development, testing, documentation, and regulatory compliance, while supporting claims substantiation and technical reporting throughout the product development lifecycle.

Your main focus:

• Manage R&D projects in close collaboration with internal cross-functional teams (Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, Product Development, Initiative Leaders & support functions)
• Ensure close technical follow up with Third Party Manufacturers (co-design formulas, initiate discussions, and guide TPMs towards Coty standards)
• Ensure quality design by defining formula specifications and initiate deviation and derogation reports when needed
• Follow up on test progression and result collection from TPMs, request internal testing (microbiology, safety, efficacy)
• Coordinate claims testing plan and ensure with RAPIC that test results will be delivered OTIF for claims support

Working for Coty means our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing innovative concepts to life. If you’re someone unwilling to settle, likes to envision larger possibilities, accelerate learning, and push boundaries – we’d love to hear from you! Working at Coty means being part of an inclusive workplace committed to diversity and equity, valuing diverse perspectives and backgrounds. Your ideas will count, fostering a career where you can achieve more than you ever imagined.

The team consists of R&D Project Specialists working closely together with several departments such as Marketing, Procurement, Packaging, Initiative Leaders & CTI and RAPIC. All your colleagues are passionate about beauty.

QUALIFICATIONS

We’d love to see candidates who have:

Essential:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, Biology, Chemical Engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in formulation development (bench or TPM)
• Organizational and Project Management skills
• Strong Problem-Solving ability.
• Fluent in English

Desirable:

• Consumer and market driven focused on Color and / or Skincare.
• Strong Intrapersonal skills
• Prestige/luxury brand experience preferred

OUR BENEFITS

As our R&D Project Specialist, this is unique role with a genuine opportunity to make an impact. You’ll get to work in a diverse environment with a team of professionals who are passionate about the work they do and know how to have some fun along the way.

Coty’s global omni-working policy provides the option to work up to 50% of your month remotely. We believe that a more flexible philosophy of remote working will give everyone the freedom to choose what works for their individual circumstances and empower them to always perform at their best.

• Base Salary Range: $75,000-$90,000
• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401k with generous employer match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Summer Fridays
• Free lunches in office

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Our recruiter will contact you.
2. A telephone/online introductory meeting follows.
3. A first online/in-person interview
4. A second interview
5. You will receive a proposal with the terms of employment.

ABOUT COTY

Coty is one of the world’s largest beauty companies with an iconic portfolio of brands across fragrance, color cosmetics, skincare, and body care. At Coty, we celebrate the entire human kaleidoscope and cultivate a culture of fearless kindness.

Our people make us who we are. They are the brightest minds bringing the boldest ideas to life every day. If you’re the kind of person who refuses to settle, if you want to think bigger, learn faster and go further than you ever thought possible – we’d love to hear from you.

Coty is deeply committed to Changing the Conversation around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in an effort to create a more open, inclusive, and diverse workplace where all employees can be their authentic self. Join us in making over the world of beauty!

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

We offer equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Coty complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected]. We strongly believe that cultivating a diverse workplace gives a company strength. The combination of unique skills, abilities, experiences and backgrounds creates an environment that produces extraordinary results. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

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