Senior Product Manager

Hello! Our client is looking for a HYBRID consultant Mon - Thurs onsite and Friday remote to work out of the NYC office.Global Brand & Product InnovationLocation: New York, NYDepartment: Global Marketing Reports To: Director, Global Brand & ProductInnovationTravel: 10%Duration: six-month contract with a possible extension based on business needs.We are seeking a highly strategic and entrepreneurial Manager to lead end-to-end product innovation and brand experience for skin. This role owns the full product development lifecycle—from concept ideation through commercialization—while shaping global brand equity through best-in-class content, storytelling, and toolkits.This individual will drive innovation based on consumer insights, oversee product P&L performance, and partner cross-functionally across R&D, regulatory, operations, and global markets to deliver differentiated, clinically credible skincare solutions. In parallel, this role will elevate the skin brand experience by developing cohesive global assets and toolkits that ensure consistent, compelling execution across all touchpoints.Innovation & Product DevelopmentLead end-to-end product development, from white space identification and concept creation through launch and post-launch optimization.Manage product cost margin, including initial sizing, pricing strategy, COG targets, and lifecyclemanagement.Translate consumer and professional insights, market trends, and clinical needs into breakthroughproduct concepts and innovation pipelines.Partner with R&D to guide formula development, ensuring products meet efficacy, safety, and brandpositioning standards.Drive claims development and substantiation strategy in collaboration with clinical, regulatory, and legal teams.Lead packaging strategy and development, balancing brand expression, functionality, sustainability, and cost targets.Develop compelling product storytelling and positioning, including naming, claims hierarchy, and key messaging.Brand Experience & Global Asset DevelopmentDefine and evolve global brand vision and equity, ensuring alignment across all consumer and professional touchpoints.Lead development of integrated brand campaigns, content ecosystems, and storytelling frameworks that reinforce brand positioning.Own creation of global toolkits and asset libraries (visual, messaging, and educational), enablingscalable execution across regions and channels.Partner with creative and agency teams to deliver best-in-class visual identity systems (VISID) andcontent standards.Drive consistency across B2B, B2B2C, and DTC channels, tailoring messaging while maintaining aunified brand voice.Lead development of main product education materials, including technical, ingredient, and clinical storytelling.Manage and optimize digital asset management systems (e.g., Bynder), ensuring accessibility andgovernance of brand assets.