Parfums Christian Dior Skincare Laboratory Manager

Tokyo • Japan

Monday, April 14, 2025

Parfums Christian Dior, a prestigious entity within the LVMH conglomerate, epitomizes the pinnacle of luxury and innovation in the beauty industry. Renowned for its unparalleled commitment to excellence, Dior seamlessly blends the art of perfumery with cutting-edge skincare and cosmetics. As a leader in the global luxury market, the brand thrives on creativity and the collective passion of its employees, continually pushing the boundaries of style and elegance.

1. Lead and deliver assigned innovation product development by managing and guiding a team of 5-6 formulators, primarily for Asia with potential global applications.
2. Present progress of innovation work with technical rationale and data to the R&D management team every four months, securing agreement on clear next steps.
3. Propose and explore new technologies, creating formula chassis with unique textures and superior skincare efficacy.
4. Collaborate with the coordinator for claims, valorization, and communication to create technical models and convey the superior benefits of new formulas to R&D management and marketing teams.
5. Analyze competitive activities and identify opportunities for technological and commercial advancement.
6. Provide required data and prototypes at project decision meetings, managing development schedules with AIC, central R&D, marketing, and product supply groups.
7. Participate in press presentations for technology when products are designed for Asian markets and requested by PR teams.
8. Support market, technical, and scientific surveys in the skincare field.
9. Explore and identify novel technologies from suppliers and vendors in collaboration with the Open Innovation team.
10. Provide technical support for global projects led by central R&D to address critical Asian needs.
11. Monitor new technologies and innovations in Asia, providing feedback to management and central R&D counterparts.
12. Ensure timely feedback on quality issues to improve formulation design and package compatibility.

1. Background in chemistry and formulation skincare.
2. Proficiency in English and Japanese.

1. Leadership and team management
2. Technical presentation and communication
3. Innovation and technology exploration
4. Market and competitive analysis
5. Project management
6. Collaboration and cross-functional communication

A minimum of 5 years of experience in skincare formulation and product development.

A degree in Chemistry or a related field is required.

Parfums Christian Dior offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development, supported by a culture of creativity and innovation.

The culture at Parfums Christian Dior is one of creativity, excellence, and innovation. The brand values the collective passion of its employees and encourages them to develop new skills and overcome challenges, fostering an environment where talent can thrive and dreams can be realized.