Tatcha

Director, Product Development

San Francisco, California (HQ) · Director

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$175kDetected 68 days ago

ExcelResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic SpeakingMicrosoft Office

About the role

As the Director of Product Development at Tatcha you'll lead the development of Tatcha formulas, helping to bring innovative, efficacious, and quality products to market.
You'll serve as the connective thread between science, heritage, and market innovation, building a pipeline of formulas that are as rooted in Tatcha's Japanese heritage as they are responsive to the evolving needs of our global consumer.

Partner closely with Product Marketing, R&D, and cross-functional partners to develop NPD concepts that honor Tatcha's Japanese heritage while addressing unmet consumer needs.
Foster relationships with vendors and partners. Identify exclusive active ingredients, novel delivery systems, and innovative technologies that support differentiated storytelling.
Drive IP strategy, identifying opportunities for proprietary ingredient blends, unique emulsion architectures, and innovation that cannot be easily replicated.
proactively surface risks and lead cross-functional resolution.
Develop and lead product briefs, claims platforms, and comprehensive testing plans, including stability, compatibility, safety, efficacy, clinical, and consumer panel testing.
Partner with Regulatory to ensure all formulas and claims meet global compliance standards across regions.
Oversee claims substantiation programs, working with testing partners to design studies that generate compelling, defensible proof points.
Ensure all development projects continuously meet goals, milestones, and launch timelines; proactively surface risks and lead cross-functional resolution.
Collaborate with Marketing on product naming, copy, and claims messaging, ensuring all communications authentically reflect the science and heritage behind each formula.
Support the development of key presentations for leadership meetings, global strategy sessions, and retailer product reviews.

10+ years of beauty industry experience in a senior product development role, or 8+ years with an advanced degree.
MS in cosmetic science, chemistry, or a related field may substitute for two years of experience.
3+ years of people management experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.
Hands-on experience with claims development, consumer testing design, and clinical substantiation.
Deep knowledge of the competitive beauty landscape, with a genuine personal passion for luxury skincare and the craft of formulation.
proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and willing to work from our San Francisco HQ a minimum of two days per week.
Monitor and track formula testing parameters through all required phases, proactively identifying and resolving risks before they impact timelines.
BA/BS required
Understanding of skin biology, emulsion science, and cosmetic physical chemistry.
Experience developing products for global markets with a working knowledge of global skincare regulations.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
The Details
The expected base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $175,000. The exact base pay is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.

First-hand experience with Japanese culture, heritage, beauty rituals, or Japanese beauty ingredient traditions is a huge plus.

Create product profiles and development narratives that articulate unique positioning within the Tatcha portfolio and the competitive landscape, serving as the foundation for marketing, education, and PR materials.

Tatcha is a skincare brand rooted in timeless Japanese wisdom, offering transformative yet kind-to-skin formulas that marry Japanese botanicals with clinical ingredients.
Our formulation philosophy is informed by the Japanese concept hinou dokon, which means "skin-mind same root"-an acknowledgement of the powerful connection between the skin and the brain.
Guided by the mission to care for people through their skin, Tatcha takes a holistic approach to skincare from concept to formulation to clinical evaluation, offering skincare rituals that benefit both skin and mind, while emphasizing the importance of mindfulness to skin health.

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Note: This job description is not exhaustive and may be amended to include other duties as assigned by the management team.
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