Innovation&Commercialization Specialist

About the Company

Filorga is a French aesthetic medicine laboratory founded in 1978, now part of Colgate-Palmolive since 2019. The company initially produced injectable products for medical specialists worldwide and later expanded into topical cosmetics containing the unique NCEF compound. With over fifty products and presence in more than 70 countries, Filorga blends clinical efficacy with premium textures and packaging.

Job Information

Job Title: Innovation & Commercialization Specialist (CDD)

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Location: Paris, France

Posting Start Date: 11/06/2026

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Travel Required: No Travel

Contract Type: On-site

Position Summary

The Innovation & Commercialization Specialist collaborates closely with the Filorga Innovation & Commercialization Senior Manager, the Master Data Analyst, and cross‑functional teams. The role coordinates trade plan projects, marketing grid launches, and product life‑cycle changes, serving as the internal and external project manager for initiatives that span marketing, R&D, quality, regulatory, legal, and supply‑chain functions.

Responsibilities

• Manages all trade plan projects and marketing grid launches/renovations, ensuring smooth manufacturing startup and timely supply of goods.
• Provides detailed project management support for any initiative requiring it.
• Facilitates marketing brief assessment and validation using Smartsheet.
• Creates and maintains project timelines in Smartsheet, updating them with recent changes.
• Coordinates and leads regular internal and external follow‑up meetings, outlining clear action plans and identifying critical next steps.
• Anticipates potential problems and generates alternatives for problem resolution.
• Reports warnings or issues—such as timing, pricing, or technical problems—to the Senior Manager and raises them to top management when necessary.
• Works with procurement to negotiate costs with external manufacturers, aligning with marketing cost targets.
• Establishes margin scenarios with marketing and finance teams.
• Ensures packaging components of new innovation projects meet sustainability standards.
• Places orders for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods for launches only.
• Develops and implements contingency plans for catastrophic events that disrupt the supply chain.

Minimum Requirements

• 4+ years of project management experience in skincare, with product development knowledge.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet.
• Fluency in French.
• Professional level of English.

Preferred Skills

• Solution orientation.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Promotes collaborative work and a one‑team spirit.
• Facilitates cross‑functional communication.
• Willingness to continuously improve tools and work processes for efficient execution.
• Ability to manage priorities, workflow, and warnings.
• Versatility, flexibility, and enthusiasm for changing priorities.
• Acute attention to detail.
• Ability to drive fast resolutions to meet business needs.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

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We develop talent from diverse backgrounds to best serve our consumers worldwide and foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels belonging, respected, and empowered by leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities.