About Megababe
Megababe is a personal care brand focused on everyday comfort. We create thoughtfully formulated products that help prevent and relieve common (and commonly ignored) issues like chafing, boob sweat, B.O. and more.
Our approach is simple: say the quiet part out loud, make products that work, and make feeling comfortable a little easier.
Position Summary
The Product Development Manager leads end-to-end development of formulas and packaging, ensuring timely launches and high-performing, on-brand products. This role partners closely with Founders and the PD Director to bring new concepts to market and continuously improve the existing portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management
- Own and manage multiple development timelines from concept through launch
- Ensure milestones, budgets, and launch dates are consistently met
- Serve as the primary point of contact for suppliers, driving clear and efficient communication
- Lead regular status meetings and provide concise updates to internal stakeholders
- Identify risks early and proactively troubleshoot to maintain progress
- Maintain accurate trackers, feedback logs, and product documentation
Formula Development
- Oversee formulation development to meet performance, safety, and clean standards
- Develop clear briefs informed by benchmarks, trends, and product objectives
- Manage submissions, testing, and cross-functional feedback
- Partner with labs, manufacturers, and fragrance houses
- Lead approvals from initial samples through final formula and pilot
Packaging Development
- Source and develop packaging aligned with brand standards, functionality, and sustainability goals
- Act as the liaison between Founder-led creative direction and designers, ensuring execution aligns with brand standards and regulatory requirements
- Manage sampling, feedback, and approvals through production
- Identify opportunities in existing packaging to improve cost, design, and user experience
Innovation & Strategy
- Support development of the product pipeline and long-term roadmap
- Monitor industry trends, competitive activity, and emerging technologies
- Translate insights into actionable product concepts and opportunities
Regulatory & Testing
- Ensure compliance across target markets and retail partners
- Coordinate testing (stability, compatibility, claims) and integrate into development timelines
Cost Management
- Maintain alignment with COG targets
- Support supplier negotiations to optimize cost and value
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, Production, and Customer Service to support successful launches
- Lead product briefs, sampling needs, and retailer support materials
- Contribute to cross-functional initiatives as needed in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3–5 years of experience in beauty/personal care product development
- Strong project management and problem-solving skills; project management qualifications a plus
- Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communicator with strong collaboration skills
- Flexible and adaptable; comfortable shifting priorities and stepping into cross-functional and administrative work as needed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
- Passion for body & personal care products coupled with a desire to bring taboo & often ignored body concerns to light!