Senior Manager, Scientific Program DevelopmentSenior Manager, Scientific Program Development – strategic operational partner to the Global Scientific Program Director.Pay RangeBase salary: $100,000 to $110,000 CAD (exact salary depends on experience, skills, education, and budget); salary range may vary based on geographic location.ResponsibilitiesTranslate & create: partner effectively with Product Marketing/Brands and the Director to translate abstract briefs into actionable scientific requirements for the lab. Define what we make before we make it.Cross‑portfolio scope: lead scientific concept development across the full spectrum of the business, from high-volume launches for The Ordinary to complex, novel technologies for NIOD and Incubator brands.Feasibility & risk: assess early‑stage feasibility for new concepts, identifying technical constraints and proposing creative scientific solutions to keep innovation moving.Departmental unification: champion internal process improvements to unify the wider scientific function (R&D;, Clinical, Regulatory). Break down silos to ensure all departments move as one cohesive unit.Strategic communications: support the Director in crafting high‑level “Scientific Pillar” decks and strategic presentations for Executive Leadership; synthesize complex datainto a compelling business narrative.Data & visibility: own and manage the Scientific Costing Dashboard and resource tracking tools; aggregate data from allscientific functions to drive operational visibility, efficiency, and budget adherence.Timeline navigation & risk management: proactively navigate project timelines across cross‑functional teams (Applied Research, R&D;, Clinical, Regulatory, Scientific Communications, Brands); flag risks early and implement mitigation measures to prevent delays.Acceleration & downstream impact:



identify opportunities to accelerate programs by analyzing downstream implications and product propositions; propose trade‑offs to balance speed‑to‑market with scientific rigor.Agile troubleshooting: manage the “concept‑to‑scaleup” lifecycle, coordinating daily with Scientific departments to resolve roadblocks; independently solve operational hurdles and know when to elevate strategic risks.Stakeholder liaison: serve as the central communication node for key innovation projects, ensuring Brand expectations remain aligned with evolving scientific results.QualificationsEducation: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry) required. Cosmetic Science background highly preferred.Experience: 7+ years in R&D;, Innovation Management, or Technical Program Management within Beauty, Personal Care, or CPG industries.Industry knowledge: deep understanding of the personal care market (skincare preferred), active ingredients, and the product development lifecycle (from brief to scale‑up).Presentation skills: robust proficiency in building strategic presentations (Google Slides/PPT) essential.Data skills: advanced ability in Excel/Data visualization for dashboard management.BenefitsGenerous Vacation & Personal Days, plus additional time off for volunteering, voting, celebrating birthdays, etc.6 months of paid time off for new parents (inclusive of all genders).Unlimited access to an Employee Assistance Program that includes mental health care and mindfulness programs.Access to Development Grants & a LinkedIn Learning membership to support continuous learning.Generous discount on DECIEM products for you, your family, and your friends.EEO StatementDECIEM is an equal‑chance employer. We prohibit discrimination based on age, colour, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. We are also committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Manager, Scientific Program Development (Toronto) - C$100,000 - C$110,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
🏢 DECIEM
📍 Winnipeg