Director of Global Scientific Communication

About the Company: Our client is a renowned beauty brand dedicated to delivering high-performance skincare solutions rooted in scientific expertise. Operating in a dynamic and competitive global market, the brand is committed to innovation and product excellence, offering scientifically backed skincare solutions that resonate with consumers worldwide.

About the Role: The Director of Global Scientific Communication serves as the primary link between R&D, Product Marketing, Advanced Technology, and Legal teams. This role is responsible for developing and executing strategic scientific messaging that reinforces the brand’s credibility in the active-derm-inspired skincare space. The ideal candidate will bring a deep understanding of skin science, product formulation, and consumer insights to enhance brand storytelling and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

R&D Brand Innovation Partner & Coordinator:

• Act as the single R&D point of contact for the brand, coordinating all related functions including Advanced Technology, Formulation, Clinical & Claims.
• Provide strategic insights into the brand’s New Product Launch (NPL) calendar, integrating consumer preferences, competitive landscape, and technical expertise.
• Identify key ingredients, actives, and technology stories in collaboration with R&D and Scientific Communications to support brand concepts and product development.
• Oversee all R&D testing, including safety, clinical, sensory, in-vitro, and packaging evaluations.
• Develop product profiles, testing protocols, and formula dossiers to support product launch and market entry.
• Facilitate manufacturing start-ups, ensuring quality control during first production approvals.

Enhancing Brand Credibility & Scientific Authority:

• Develop and refine science-driven messaging to reinforce the brand’s position in the active-derm-inspired category.
• Conduct in-depth skin science research and analyze industry publications to link product benefits with consumer skin needs.
• Partner with Product Marketing to build an innovation pipeline aligned with specific skin concerns and market trends.
• Ensure alignment between marketing claims and scientific content, bridging the gap between regulatory, legal, and R&D functions.
• Strengthen digital consumer messaging through literature research and SEO-optimized scientific storytelling.
• Represent the brand at industry events, PR engagements, and Key Opinion Leader (KOL) forums to position it as a scientific authority in skincare.

Candidate Requirements:

• Technical Degree such as; Cosmetic Science, Biology, or Biotechnology
• Strong expertise in skincare and scientific communication, with a background in R&D, clinical research, or formulation.
• Experience working in a global luxury beauty, dermatology, or personal care brand, ensuring scientific credibility in product innovation.
• Native French speaker with fluency in English.
• Exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience in scientific storytelling and presenting complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to think creatively and bring fresh perspectives to ingredient innovation, product formulation, and consumer education.
• Hands-on expertise in evaluating cosmetic products and effectively communicating their benefits.

This is a unique opportunity to join a globally recognised beauty brand and play a key role in shaping its scientific narrative. If you have the expertise to drive innovation and elevate brand credibility through science, we would love to hear from you.