Chanel Technical Manager — Skincare (Fixed-term)
About Chanel
Chanel is a globally renowned luxury house recognised for its uncompromising quality, heritage-led creativity and meticulous attention to craftsmanship. As an independent, privately held Maison, Chanel invests in long-term product excellence and places technical rigor and aesthetic innovation at the heart of its Parfums Beauté activities.
Chanel — Contract Technical Manager, Skincare (Parfums Beauté) in Compiègne: lead technical development, industrialisation and supplier coordination for skincare launches.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the Technical Cell for skincare within Parfums Beauté, directing day-to-day activities, priorities and resourcing for formulation transfer, industrialisation and technical problem-solving.
- Coordinate cross-functional programs with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Marketing to ensure on-time, on-spec product launches.
- Manage scale-up and industrialisation of skincare formulas with contract manufacturers and internal production sites, including pilot runs and validation batches.
- Ensure technical compliance with applicable cosmetic GMP and regulatory requirements throughout development and production, and oversee product stability and microbiological programmes.
- Drive supplier qualification and technical audits, define technical specification sheets and approve manufacturing documentation and change controls.
- Troubleshoot production anomalies and lead root-cause analyses, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives to safeguard product integrity.
- Mentor and develop technical staff, allocate objectives, and report programme status and risks to senior stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership in a technical role within skincare or cosmetic product development, with responsibility for industrialisation and supplier management.
- Deep knowledge of formulation science, stability testing, microbiological control and scale-up processes specific to skincare products.
- Well-versed in cosmetic GMP and industry standards (e.g., ISO 22716) and able to translate regulatory requirements into operational practice.
- Strong project management capabilities, with demonstrable experience driving cross-functional launches and managing timelines and budgets.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical matters to non-technical audiences.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive experience in cosmetic or skincare technical development and industrialisation, including direct experience with contract manufacturers and multi-disciplinary launch teams; prior people management is preferred.
Education
Degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Compiègne, Hauts-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
Culture
Chanel fosters a high-performance, detail-oriented culture anchored in craftsmanship, aesthetic excellence and discretion. Teams operate collaboratively across disciplines, balancing creative ambition with stringent technical and regulatory standards.
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