Dr. Barbara Sturm Product Development Coordinator
Dr. Barbara Sturm in Düsseldorf seeks a Product Development Coordinator (Graduate) to support skincare R&D, sample coordination and cross‑functional project delivery.
Overview
Dr. Barbara Sturm is a premium clinical‑skincare house known for science‑led formulations and a refined luxury positioning. The brand combines medically informed research with high‑end retail and e‑commerce distribution, operating cross‑functionally between R&D, product, marketing and retail teams.
Role & Responsibilities
- Coordinate end‑to‑end product development projects from concept to launch, maintaining timelines and deliverables.
- Liaise with internal R&D formulators, external laboratories and contract manufacturers to track samples, test results and iterations.
- Prepare and maintain product documentation including specifications, sample logs, stability reports and technical files.
- Support regulatory and quality teams by compiling dossier materials and ensuring compliance with cosmetic safety and labelling requirements.
- Facilitate cross‑functional meetings with marketing, packaging, supply chain and sales to align development priorities and resolve issues.
- Monitor development budgets, raise procurement requests and manage supplier communications for raw materials and packaging components.
- Coordinate stability and claiming studies, capture test data and escalate deviations to senior scientists.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or a closely related scientific discipline.
- Practical experience through internships, graduate placements or 0–2 years in cosmetics R&D, product development or formulation support.
- Working knowledge of cosmetic formulation principles, stability testing and basic regulatory requirements for cosmetics.
- Strong organisational skills, meticulous attention to documentation and experience managing multiple parallel projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Skills
Experience
Entry‑level to junior: internships or up to 2 years’ hands‑on experience in cosmetics product development, laboratory coordination or technical project support, preferably within a skincare or beauty environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
Culture
The workplace blends clinical rigour with luxury aesthetics: teams are detail‑oriented, scientific and design‑led, working collaboratively across product, retail and marketing. The environment values precision, evidence‑based decision making and a strong sense of quality stewardship.
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