About the job

Job Title: Manager, Clinical Research – La Roche-Posay

Division: L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty

Location: Hudson Yards, NY

Reports To: Senior Manager – Clinical Research & Scientific Communications

Who We Are

For more than a century, L’Oréal has devoted its energy, innovation, and scientific excellence solely to one business: Beauty. Our goal is to offer each and every person around the world the best of beauty in terms of quality, efficacy, safety, sincerity, and responsibility to satisfy all beauty needs and desires in their infinite diversity.

At L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty, our mission is to help everyone in their quest for healthy and beautiful skin. Our division is the world leader in dermo-cosmetics by adding health to beauty. Our brand portfolio includes CeraVe, La Roche-Posay, Vichy, SkinCeuticals, and Skinbetter Science offering a range of skincare and haircare products to respond to all expectations linked to the beauty and health of the skin.

What You Will Learn

As part of the Product Development & Clinical Research team, you will have the opportunity to drive clinical innovation from concepts to completion and bring forth new knowledge of the efficacy of various skincare products, addressing different skin conditions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage clinical studies to evaluate the efficacy of skincare products – including developing study designs and protocols, plus implementing operational and monitoring procedures to ensure patient safety and data integrity.
  • Act as primary contact with key stakeholders, such as key opinion leaders and contract research organizations/vendors, for contract negotiation, and shipping of investigational products, samples, clinical trial supplies, and equipment.
  • Lead studies closeouts and evaluations of statistical analysis, data review, interpretations, and conclusions of results, plus communications to key internal stakeholders within timelines.
  • Assist in the development of related scientific communications, including but not limited to, abstracts, posters, presentations, and publications to share clinical studies results.
  • Proactively conduct a literature search to share new relevant publications and summarize key findings for clinical innovation and product development.
  • Travel will be approximately 20% of the role when necessary to monitor clinical study(s) and attend key conferences in dermatology.

Required Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant working experience; OR Masters with 1-3 years of relevant working experience; preferred areas of study include the life and social sciences (incl. Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Biological, Physical or Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related fields).
  • Relevant, transferable experience including clinical or scientific training, academic research, and regulatory/scientific work experience. A background in skin/skincare/dermatology and/or product development is preferred.
  • Research experience with clinical study design, monitoring, methodology development, and analyzing scientific/clinical research data is a must. Knowledge of statistical analysis/software is a plus.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively share clinical results with relevant stakeholders.
  • Project management experience with multiple projects and varying priorities with a high level of detail is a must.
  • Ability to think creatively and conceptually.
  • Collaborative, and resourceful with strong analytical and problem resolution skills.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with 3-5 years of relevant working experience; OR Masters with 1-3 years of relevant working experience; preferred areas of study include the life and social sciences (incl. Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Biological, Physical or Material Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or related fields).
  • Background in skin/skincare/dermatology and/or product development
  • Research experience with clinical study design, monitoring, methodology development, and analyzing scientific/clinical research data.
  • Knowledge of statistical analysis/software.
  • Excellent scientific communication skills, both written and verbal

As an integral part of our culture at L’Oréal, wellness is at our core. We not only offer a generous Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K), but we also offer flexible time off, work-from-home days, and a pension plan! Additionally, you will have access to company perks such as Makeup, Skincare, and Fragrance! Employees receive a stipend for L’Oréal products as well as VIP Access to L’Oréal’s Internal Shop for Discounted Products, and other perks such as Monthly Mobile Allowance, discounted gym memberships, and ERGs.

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