Senior R&D Project Manager

At Medik8 we are more than ever differentiating ourselves from our competitors, pioneering the market and being a key leader in the skincare arena. We develop all of our products in-house with the focus to drive deeper research to increase the latest technologies, actives and innovation, as well as delivering incredible customer experiences.

We now have an opportunity to join our fantastic R&D division. Using your high level project management skills, you will manage NPD and EPD projects to expand our award-winning product portfolio. You will lead and co-ordinate the completion of projects from the initial concept all the way to final launch, mapping critical path timelines and overcoming any and all obstacles to ensure we meet tight deadlines.

A positive and can-do attitude is integral to this role, along with the ability to rally the team and keep colleagues in high spirits regardless of any challenges ahead.

This is a hybrid role and you will be based in our brand new Innovation Centre in Aylesbury (HP22 5WJ). You will report to the Head of R&D Project Delivery and be part of a wider project team of 9.

If you strive for excellence, enjoy motivating people and want to make your impact on releasing the most leading-edge products then get in touch!

Key responsibilities:

• Develops, presents and delivers the most efficient plan of action to support full delivery of strategic product pipeline.
• Identifies solutions to project blockers, prioritises and manages project resources to resolve issues and conflicts.
• Facilitate commercial assessments of new products and during post-launch analysis.
• Owns the project timeline and holds the cross-functional team accountable to deliver on time, on budget and in agreed quality.
• Ensure all product launches follow agreed processes and are supported by necessary documentation.
• Ensures issues and risks are proactively identified and brought to the attention of the cross-functional project team for mitigation or resolution.
• Escalates project risks to the Head of R&D Project Delivery for visibility and support in resolution when needed.
• Communicates risks effectively to the business and Senior Stakeholders to enable informed and timely decision making.
• Leads project meetings efficiently with the ability to ask the right questions that will break down complex problems into a clear set of actions.
• Portfolio of projects can include: NPD/EPD, Margin Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability, amongst others.
  
  

We are looking for:

• Considerable experience in a similar role with a strong manufacturing exposure.
• Extensive project management skills.
• A clear understanding of New Product Development processes and a passionate, energetic and self-driven attitude to make things happen.
• Experience in managing the Stage Gate process.
• Experience in deadline-driven environments with the ability to multi-task and remain calm under pressure.
• A positive Team Leader with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sharp attention to detail, and a passion for producing high-quality work and continuous improvement.
• A hands-on, practical approach to creating innovative solutions.
• Operates with integrity and transparency to drive decisions through facts and data.
• A growth mindset with the ability to adapt to change and continuously seek improvement.
  
  

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire.

About Us

Founded in 2009 by UK scientists and brothers, Elliot and Daniel Isaacs, we are a British, B Corp certified dermatological skincare brand, globally renowned for our age-defying heroes that deliver results without compromise.

Our mission is to simplify the route to great skin through the highest quality, most efficacious and trusted products on the market. All this is underpinned by our pioneering CSA Philosophy of vitamin C plus sunscreen by day, and vitamin A (retinoids) by night which addresses 90% of anti-ageing skincare needs to deliver more youthful-looking skin.

Culture & Benefits

We are fuelled by our commitment to sustainability, quality, efficiency, and an unwavering passion for our customers. Championing solutions-focused thinking, we possess a purpose-driven mentality and strive to work with integrity and agility, always. We are collaborative go-givers; our diverse talents work cross-functionally and we achieve more together. We are proud to do everything in-house, challenging the norm and pushing the boundaries of possibility. It’s just who we are!

Some of the perks of being part of the Medik8 team include:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible & Hybrid working
• Private Medical Insurance + Mental Health support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Long Service Awards
• 75% discount + Annual Product Allowance
• Flexible Career opportunities
• Up-skilling support + regular Lunch & Learns
• 2 Volunteering days per year
• Matched Charitable Giving Scheme
  
  

Want to do a little more research before you apply?

Head over to our main careers page to find out more about the team and our values. You can also find out more about us on Linkedin, Glassdoor & Instagram.

At Medik8, we believe that diversity within our workplace drives innovation. We celebrate multiple backgrounds, cultures, approaches and points of view, and believe that when people feel respected and included, they can truly flourish. We’re committed to advancing equal opportunities and we’re dedicated to building a workforce as diverse as our consumer base, creating a multifaceted, equitable and inclusive culture and allowing all colleagues to bring their whole selves to work.

Our DE&I ethos also flows through our recruitment process. Studies have found that minority groupings tend to apply for roles only when they meet 100% of the role requirements, in comparison to non-minority grouping tend to apply when they meet only 60% of the role requirements (Hewlett Packard ). The requirements listed in our job descriptions are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you think you meet 60+ of the role spec and are passionate, excited & feel like you have the potential to fulfil the rest - then we want to hear from you!