Head of Product & Innovation

Head of Product & Innovation (cosmetics & medical devices) Number 1 in nail care in pharmacies in France, Poderm develops naturally effective solutions for foot and nail health. Founded by Maud Falconnet, a podologist, Poderm offers unique, patented technology formulas, tested and recommended by healthcare professionals. In a context of growth and international structuring, we are looking for a Head of Product & Innovation to build and pilot the innovation strategy, structure product development, and continue to make innovation a strong growth driver for Poderm. Attached to the Management and a member of the Management Committee, this role will have the objective of ensuring, in particular: The innovation strategy and the 3-year B2B & B2C product roadmap The pilotage of A to Z product development (formula, packaging, planning, GO/NO-GO milestones) The management of the product development team and coordination with external service providers and internal teams Head of Product & Innovation (cosmetics & medical devices) MISSIONS 1. Innovation strategy and product roadmap Define Poderm's innovation strategy (B2B & B2C) in close collaboration with the founder, to meet the growth objectives Build and maintain the 3-year product roadmap (new products and animation of existing ranges: bundles, accessories, etc.), integrating the specific needs of channels and markets Structure and formalize the prioritization criteria and key milestones of the development process Animate the monthly B2B & B2C pipeline review with internal teams Pilot the product development budget and ensure the monitoring of development costs by project Actively participate in market, competition, ingredients, and technology monitoring to feed the roadmap 2. Product development pilotage Supervise product development from start to finish: formula, packaging (including DA & concept-pack), industrialization, claims Ensure the monitoring of development retro-planning, anticipate risks, and alert in case of drift Challenge the technical choices proposed by laboratories, subcontractors, or partner suppliers (formula, ingredients, pack). Validate the consistency between product positioning, sourcing choices, and margin objectives. Accompany price negotiation. Be the strategic interlocutor of laboratories and subcontractors on key projects Coordinate regulatory and supply needs with QARA and Supply Chain teams 3. Leadership and structuring Manage, structure, and develop the skills of the product development team (3 people) Define and monitor the KPIs of the product development department. Ensure reporting to the Management. Collaborate closely with all internal teams (channel managers, QARA, Supply) PROFILE Business education from a top business school or equivalent with 10 to 15 years of experience in product development in the cosmetics, beauty, or health universe Solid expertise in product development project management (formula & packaging) Strong curiosity and proactive monitoring of ingredient trends, new formulation technologies, and packaging innovations. Creative and proposer of new product ideas. Strong sensitivity to brand, positioning, and product activation issues: natural ease in working with marketing and communication teams Confirmed experience in team management and process structuring in a scale-up or growing SME environment Knowledge of medical devices (Class 1 and 2a DM) is a significant asset Entrepreneurial, analytical, and results-oriented spirit, with ease in evolving between strategic vision and operational execution Fluent French and English (written and spoken). German is an asset