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At Medik8 we are more than ever differentiating ourselves from our competitors, pioneering the market and being a key leader in the skincare arena. We are fueled by our passion to innovate and deliver the highest quality, so our customers never have to choose between results and experience.
As our Product Manager, you will directly support market leading, exciting new and existing product development with a scientific edge. With a focus on advanced ingredients in skincare, you will perform critical market research, manage trials and drive ambitious claims and concepts to help build out the future product roadmap & portfolio.
The role will be based in our brand new Innovation Centre in Aston Clinton, Aylesbury (HP22 5WJ), with occasional travel to our HQ in Elstree (WD6 3SZ). You will report to the Lead Product Manager and you’ll work closely with the wider R&D team, as well as our brand and marketing teams, to capture the attention of the science-based skincare industry and elevate Medik8’s competitive position.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in skincare product development, be a strong and accurate communicator and possess excellent copywriting skills. The ability to adapt to change and work collaboratively is also key to meeting project deadlines and making our ambitious goals happen.
In more detail your role will include:
- Designs compelling product concepts to ensure successful product launches in all markets
- Provides extensive market research to support product development and keep the brand market-leading
- Delivers strong product claims for new or existing products by managing external and internal trials
- Successfully creates new product stories, copy and product information and transfers to the Global Brand team, ensuring consistency and easy adaptation to different markets and consumers
- Acts as a One Voice guardian to safeguard the existing range of products, continuously striving to improve existing product stories and claims
- Monitors in market product performance and customer perception for existing product portfolio
Requirements
- Proven experience in developing highly technical and consumer facing skincare products, preferably with experience in developing alongside formulators
- A degree in marketing, business, science or a related field
- Advanced knowledge of skincare ingredients, trends and topics
- Advanced skincare claims knowledge, preferably with experience in managing skincare claims trials, including clinical and consumer trials
- Strong copywriting skills, with examples of being able to adapt copy to different audience levels
- Broad understanding of the skincare market and of market research techniques
- An innovative and problem solving attitude with the ability to use data to inform decision making
- Strong communication skills; both written & presenting
- Exceptional organisational skills and a meticulous attention to detail
- An agile mindset who thrives in a fast paced environment
- A self-starter with a results-driven, positive mindset
- Creative & consistently thinking outside of the box
- Understanding of skincare science as well as experience in managing a product portfolio to identify opportunities and risks is beneficial but not essential
Benefits
About us
Medik8 is an established leader in the skincare arena, utilising our iconic CSA Philosophy to develop professional anti-aging solutions that ensure Beautiful Skin For Life.
After seeing incredible growth over the last few years, we became PE backed in 2021. This investment will allow us to expand even faster, to innovate the future and to take on the world with our award-winning products in all the categories.
Culture & Benefits
Medik8 We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!
- Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Flexible & Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Performance Bonus
- Long Service Awards
- 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
- Flexible Career opportunities
- Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
- 2 Volunteering days per year
- Matched Charitable Giving Scheme
Want to do a little more research before you apply?
Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.
Medik8 is a brand owned by Pangaea Laboratories.
At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.
Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest – then we want to hear from you!
