Director, Commercialization

Sol de Janeiro

. Lead commercialization strategy and execution for new product launches, product extensions, reformulations, renovations, and portfolio initiatives .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading commercialization strategies and execution for new product launches, with a strong focus on cross-functional collaboration and governance. Proven ability to manage complex portfolios and drive process improvements while ensuring alignment across stakeholders.

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Commercialization StrategyProduct DevelopmentProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Commercialization GovernanceProduct InnovationPortfolio ManagementEnd-to-End Product LifecycleGlobal Market ExpansionOperational ExecutionRisk ManagementStage-Gate CriteriaConcurrent Initiative ManagementBusiness Acumen

Soft Skills

Executive CommunicationFacilitationInfluencing SkillsStakeholder AlignmentAnticipating Risks

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointWordOutlookWeb-Based Project Management Tools

Industry Keywords

BeautyCosmeticsPersonal CareConsumer ProductsSupply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercialization strategy and execution for new product launches, product extensions, reformulations, renovations, and portfolio initiatives
Own portfolio-level visibility across priorities, timing, risks, resource requirements, dependencies, and critical business decisions
Provide strategic direction, clear ownership, accountability, and follow-through for project teams
Lead commercialization planning and governance for new market and regional expansion initiatives
Coordinate cross-functional readiness across Product Development, Packaging Engineering, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Procurement, Quality, Finance, Commercial, and regional teams
Establish timelines, milestones, ownership, escalation paths, and readiness status for market entry programs
Lead commercialization governance from concept through Commercialization Readiness, including strategic launch meetings, portfolio reviews, stage gates, and readiness reviews
Define and document stage-gate criteria, approvals, business decisions, risks, assumptions, dependencies, and mitigation plans
Oversee integrated cross-functional timelines for multiple concurrent initiatives and provide leadership reporting on timing, readiness, and decisions
Lead readiness activities and ensure technical, operational, regulatory, sourcing, and financial requirements are achieved before project progression
Partner with Supply Planning and Manufacturing on capacity, lead times, production requirements, operational constraints, and operational handoff
Lead continuous improvement of commercialization governance, tools, processes, reporting, methodologies, templates, and standards
Build scalable commercialization capabilities and drive adoption of improved processes
Serve as the senior commercialization partner, align stakeholders, influence decisions, and guide project managers
Report into the Supply Chain organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of experience in commercialization, new product development, program management, project management, product innovation, supply chain, or a related cross-functional leadership role
Significant experience leading complex product commercialization programs within beauty, cosmetics, personal care, consumer products, or a related industry
Demonstrated experience managing a significant portfolio of concurrent global initiatives
Strong understanding of the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept through commercialization readiness, operational execution, and launch stabilization
Experience leading commercialization governance, integrated timelines, stage gates, and readiness reviews
Demonstrated experience with global market expansion and coordination across international or regional stakeholders
Strong understanding of product development, regulatory, sourcing, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercialization dependencies
Proven experience driving process improvement, organizational change, and scalable ways of working
Strong business acumen with the ability to assess operational, financial, and strategic trade-offs
Strong executive communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and influencing skills
Demonstrated ability to anticipate risks, navigate ambiguity, and drive decisions in a fast-paced environment
Ability to balance strategic portfolio leadership with detailed operational execution
Strong proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, and web-based project or portfolio management tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand