The Senior Scientist, Function Development is responsible for researching and creating new, high margin disruptive product technologies that delight consumers in the fields of consumer and professional skin-care.

REPORTING

Reports to the VP of Advanced Research and also supplies technical expertise and services to Clinical, Operations, and Appliance Product Development departments as required.

• Investigate and develop new technologies that positively affect the fundamental structure and function of the human integument.
• Propose, evaluate and develop principles and technologies that meet strategic new product objectives and business-fit needs.
• Assist VP, Advanced Research to manage technology pipeline and stakeholders.
• Actively partner with Marketing and outside consultants to conduct and manage ideation and selection activities at the concept level and addressing likelihood of technical success and consumer acceptance.
• Plan, organize, lead, and control function/application development programs.
• Own the creation of project charters, plans and schedules, staff projects, manage risk, contribute to IP strategy and execution, manage project costs.
• Achieve project goals, including product outcome, schedule, and budgetary performance.
• Establish relationships with and manage internal and external partners as needed.
• Communicate development project status to management.

• PhD in Biology, Bioengineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Extensive knowledge of, and experience in applied research, product development, hands-on prototype development and testing, patent development and strategy.
• Experience with clinical research as it relates to the development of novel consumables and sonic devices.
• Creative and strategic thinker with an open mind to learn and explore new areas and opportunities in skin care, skin-related medical devices and associated market.