Assistant Product Manager – Functional Skincare

Assistant Product Manager – Functional Skincare

Location: Philippines

Work Mode: Remote (Work from Home)

Reporting To: Product Manager/Vice President

Travel: Occasional international travel (for product launches or industry events as required)

About Us

We are a growing skincare company specialising in functional, science-driven skincare products promoted through dermatologists and skin clinics. Our focus is on clinically effective formulations supported by robust science, professional education, and multi-channel commercial execution.

Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Product Manager will support the Product Manager across the end-to-end lifecycle of one or more functional skincare product lines, from concept and development through launch and ongoing performance. The role requires a strong scientific foundation, commercial awareness, and the ability to help translate formulation and clinical data into compelling professional, digital, and online marketing content.

In addition to supporting the dermatologist and clinic channel, the role requires a working understanding of E-commerce and online marketing, helping ensure product strategy, messaging, and content stay aligned across professional, digital, and direct-to-consumer platforms.

Key Responsibiltiies

Product Strategy & Lifecycle Management

• Support the Product Manager in defining and managing product line strategy and roadmap for functional skincare products across professional and online channels.

• Assist in product lifecycle management from concept development through launch, optimisation, and phase-out.

• Work closely with the Product Manager to help align product priorities with overall commercial and growth strategy.

Scientific & Clinical Expertise

• Support collaboration with R&D and formulation teams to understand active ingredients, mechanisms of action, safety, stability, and regulatory considerations.

• Assist in translating scientific, formulation, and clinical data into clear, credible value propositions and claims for professional and digital use.

Go-to-Market & Commercial Execution

• Support the development of go-to-market plans including positioning, pricing, channel strategy, and geographic prioritisation.

• Help ensure consistent and compliant messaging across dermatologist, clinic, distributor, E-commerce, and online marketing channels.

• Support product launches across professional and digital platforms.

Sales Enablement, Training & Content

• Assist in developing professional sales and training materials such as product dossiers, clinical presentations, talking points, white papers, and digital learning modules.

• Support distributor sales and marketing teams' training and product knowledge.

• Contribute to digital content strategy including website content, product pages, online education, and E-commerce assets.

E-commerce & Online Marketing Collaboration

• Partner with digital marketing and E-commerce teams to help optimise product presentation, claims, and conversion across online platforms.

• Support product content that aligns with SEO, performance marketing, and customer education while maintaining scientific credibility and regulatory compliance.

• Help analyse online performance metrics and customer feedback to inform product improvements and innovation opportunities.

Market & Performance Management

• Assist in monitoring market trends, competitor activity, ingredient innovation, regulatory changes, and channel evolution within the assigned markets.

• Support the tracking and reporting of KPIs including revenue, margin, product adoption, repeat usage, online performance, and customer feedback.

• Help gather insights from dermatologists, clinics, and online customers to support continuous improvement and pipeline development.

Compliance & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Product Manager and regulatory/compliance teams to help ensure claims, labelling, packaging, and communications meet regional and international standards.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, regulatory, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams in a remote, global working environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of product management or related experience in skincare, dermatology, cosmeceuticals, or functional beauty products.

• Exposure to professional skincare, dermatologist, or clinic channels is an advantage.

• Scientific background preferred (degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Science, Cosmetic Science, Dermatology, or related field).

• Developing ability to translate technical and clinical information into effective marketing, sales, and digital content.

• Exposure to E-commerce, digital marketing, or online product launches is desirable.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, comfortable working with cross-functional and international teams.

• Commercial mindset with interest in analysing product performance, market data, and customer insights.

• Highly organised, self-driven, and effective in a remote-working environment.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple time zones, collaborating with global stakeholders, partners, and teams.

What We Offer

• A supportive, high-visibility role working closely with the Product Manager and exposure to strategic decision-making.

• Opportunity to help shape science-led skincare products across professional and digital channels.

• Flexible, remote-first working environment based in the Philippines.

• Exposure to international markets, product innovation, and professional skincare communities.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV/resume, along with a cover letter highlighting:

• Your experience in professional skincare/dermatologist channels and product launches.

• Your scientific/technical background and ability to translate ingredient/skin-biology knowledge into marketing/sales content.

• Examples of international travel/market roll-out exposure, if any.

• One brief example (no more than 300 words) of how you supported or contributed to a marketing or sales initiative involving a scientific formulation or active-ingredient story for dermatologists or clinics.