Senior OTC & Cosmetic Product Development Expert

Senior OTC & Cosmetic Product Development Expert About the Role We are seeking an experienced OTC and cosmetic industry professional to help evaluate formulations, analyze competitors, identify market opportunities, and determine effective product positioning, packaging claims, and consumer messaging. This role focuses on topical products, OTC products, skin care, beauty products, personal care products, and cosmetic formulations. This is NOT an Amazon listing optimization role. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with OTC products, cosmetic formulations, ingredient evaluation, regulatory considerations, and consumer product positioning. Responsibilities * Review OTC and cosmetic formulas. * Evaluate active and inactive ingredients. * Analyze competitor products and market trends. * Research consumer demand and category opportunities. * Use Helium 10, Data Dive, Amazon research, and competitor analysis to identify customer priorities. * Determine which benefits, ingredients, and claims should be emphasized on packaging. * Recommend product positioning and differentiation strategies. * Create packaging and messaging briefs for graphic designers. * Identify opportunities to improve formulas and marketability. * Help determine what claims, benefits, and messaging should appear on product labels. Required Experience * Strong experience with OTC products and/or cosmetic products. * Knowledge of topical pain relief products, skin care, beauty products, personal care products, anti-aging products, and wellness products. * Understanding of OTC active ingredients and cosmetic ingredients. * Experience reviewing and evaluating formulations. * Familiarity with OTC and cosmetic labeling requirements. * Experience researching competitors and consumer demand. * Ability to communicate product benefits in a clear and compliant manner. * Experience launching, managing, or consulting on OTC or cosmetic brands. Screening Questions 1. Describe your experience with OTC and cosmetic product development. 2. Which product categories are you most experienced with? 3. What active ingredients and cosmetic ingredients are you most familiar with? 4. How would you evaluate and position a pain relief cream? 5. Provide examples of OTC or cosmetic products you helped formulate, position, or launch. 6. What is your experience using Helium 10, Data Dive, Amazon Brand Analytics, or similar tools? We are looking for a long-term expert to assist with OTC and cosmetic product development, formulation evaluation, packaging strategy, consumer research, and product positioning.