New Product Development Lead

Atelier

Atelier

Product
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Posted on Oct 14, 2024

About Atelier

Atelier is a Cloud Manufacturing Platform that radically simplifies new product development and supply chain management for beauty, health and wellness brands.

Atelier offers end-to-end ‘supply chain as a service’, allowing customers to design, develop, manufacture and re-order their products from a single platform.

Job Purpose

Leading the development of new products from concept to launch with Collaboration across cross-functional teams to ensure project success

Core Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage new product development projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Co-manufacturers, R&D, Marketing, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless project execution.
  • Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality standards, AU (AICIS) or USA (MoCRA).
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.
  • Manage Project timelines and budgets
  • Work Under the standards of quality and safety

About the Successful Candidate

  • Experience in brand, innovation and new product development, preferably in the Beauty Industry, but not limited
  • Proven experience in project management.
  • Strong understanding of product development processes and lifecycle encompassing formulations & packaging concepts
  • Proven examples of bringing concepts and products to life with successful commercial outcomes
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Strong Systems thinking and process documentation skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to manage stakeholders at a variety of levels;
  • Proven experience building relationships to engender collaboration and influence;
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills;
  • Able to work in a self-directed manner, but comfortable seeking help when needed
  • Flexible attitude, capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Adapt to changes in schedules and processes, showing flexibility and a solution-oriented mindset.
  • Build strong relationships with team members, clients, and external partners by demonstrating empathy and understanding of their needs.
  • Remain resilient under pressure, maintaining focus and a positive attitude when facing challenges.
  • Work collaboratively as a team player, supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive work environment.
  • Effectively multitask, managing multiple projects and priorities with a high level of organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to implement and optimise systems to streamline workflows, enhance operational efficiency and ensure scalability whilst mitigating risk..
  • Demonstrate a strong work ethic, taking ownership of tasks and delivering high-quality results

Technical Skills

  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new systems, processes, and challenges.
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to empathize and build relationships.
  • Planning Skills
  • Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools
  • Language skills: English
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise