Lab Series Global Product Marketing Project Manager

About Lab Series

Lab Series, founded in 1987 and part of The Estée Lauder Companies, is a pioneering men’s skincare brand known for high-performance formulas, scientific rigor, and a modern understanding of men’s grooming. As an employer, the brand offers a dynamic environment where innovation, consumer insight, and premium retail expertise converge. Teams contribute to a heritage of problem-solving skincare while helping shape the future of inclusive, results-driven grooming. Supported by the global resources and values of a leading beauty group, Lab Series provides opportunities for professionals who are curious, agile, and committed to excellence in product, service, and brand experience.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop the product portfolio in line with the brand’s strategic direction, focusing on hero products and fast-growing subcategories and benefits, particularly in APAC, with China as a key market, and North America, with the US as the home market.
• Manage end-to-end launches, from product concept through go-to-market strategies focused on the consumer journey.
• Identify white-space opportunities through product architecture, market trends and subcategory evolution, using consumer insights, social listening and CRM data.
• Build cross-functional partnerships to advance product-development milestones and deliver programs on schedule.
• Initiate new product launches through in-depth market and competitive analysis, and prepare detailed product briefs with distinctive positioning.
• Apply skincare expertise to specific skin concerns, product use and regimens.
• Lead launch-strategy execution within designated budgets and COG targets, partnering with cross-functional teams to develop required formats.
• Create distinctive campaign concepts grounded in consumer insights, in partnership with the Digital Consumer Marketing Team.
• Partner with Digital Consumer Marketing and Creative teams to develop impactful omnichannel assets with an online-first approach, and lead the creation and communication of launch packages to affiliates.
• Maintain a deep understanding of the marketplace, including competitor dynamics, consumer needs and global trends, and recommend opportunities based on analysis.
• Stay current on emerging and future trends across relevant industries to identify and develop business opportunities.
• Manage cross-functional and ad hoc projects as needed, including pricing analysis, subcategory analysis and accelerated go-to-market programs.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience, including at least one role in Global Skincare Marketing or Product Development, ideally in the skincare or cosmetics industry.
• Experience in marketing-related roles, with exposure to end-to-end beauty product launches.
• Creative and conceptual thinking, including concept writing and copywriting.
• Creative, proactive and self-starting, with strong organizational and project management skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Able to work autonomously while demonstrating strong team spirit and fostering a collaborative, respectful environment.
• Flexible and adaptable, with a can-do attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Able to balance creative and analytical thinking, with a consumer-first mindset.
• Strong interest in beauty and skincare trends and the market.
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with professional-level English and French.

Skills

Experience

2–3 years, including at least one role in Global Skincare Marketing or Product Development; ideally within the skincare or cosmetics industry.

Culture

Lab Series fosters a science-driven, performance-oriented culture where teams combine skincare expertise, consumer insight, and innovation to meet the evolving needs of modern men. As part of a global prestige beauty environment, the brand encourages collaboration, agility, and high standards, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to purposeful products with a refined, results-focused mindset.

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