Chanel Makeup Efficacy Project Coordinator

Chanel is an iconic French luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines a heritage of meticulous craftsmanship with a modern drive for innovation across product development, retail and communications. The beauty division operates cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory and marketing teams to deliver high-quality cosmetics aligned with the brand's exacting standards.

1. Coordinate end-to-end efficacy evaluation projects for makeup products, from protocol design through execution, analysis and reporting.
2. Liaise with internal stakeholders (R&D, regulatory, marketing) and external partners (clinical labs, consumer panels, contract testing facilities) to ensure timelines and quality standards are met.
3. Draft and manage study protocols, consent forms and test specifications; ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and ethical guidelines.
4. Oversee data collection, perform statistical and sensory analyses, and prepare concise technical and executive reports and presentations.
5. Maintain project documentation, track budgets and timelines, and present findings to cross‑functional teams to inform product claims and marketing materials.

1. Currently enrolled in a relevant undergraduate or graduate programme (e.g., cosmetic science, pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering) suitable for a work‑study / alternance contract.
2. Practical experience via internships, academic projects or laboratory work in cosmetic testing, clinical trials or product evaluation.
3. Knowledge of cosmetic efficacy assessment methods (instrumental, clinical scoring, consumer sensory panels) and regulatory considerations for product claims.
4. Strong organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects and meet tight deadlines.

1. Project management
2. Protocol writing and study coordination
3. Clinical and consumer test methodologies for cosmetics
4. Data analysis and interpretation
5. Microsoft Excel
6. Microsoft PowerPoint
7. Statistical software (R, SPSS or similar)
8. Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) awareness

Previous internships or academic research projects in cosmetics, dermatological testing, or laboratory-based product evaluation are required; experience coordinating external testing vendors or consumer panels is strongly preferred.

Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme in cosmetic science, pharmacy, chemistry, biology, biomedical engineering or a closely related field (work‑study/alternance eligible).

Chanel cultivates a rigorous yet creative workplace where craftsmanship, scientific excellence and aesthetic sensibility intersect. Teams are multidisciplinary and collaborative, encouraging professional development within a heritage luxury brand committed to innovation in beauty.