Senior Manager - Product Development - Beauty & Personal Care at CVS Health

Woonsocket, Rhode Island, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Beauty & Personal Care, Retail, Health CareIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 3-5 years of retail and/or product development experience with a strong understanding of the retail model, Consumer Packaged Goods industry, merchandising principles and delivering to customer needs
  • 3+ years experience utilizing business analytics and core retail data platforms (market data, business case, P&L, etc.)
  • At least 5-8 years retail category management, CPG product development, product lifecycle management, or product brand management experience
  • 3+ years effectively negotiating and managing supplier/costing relationships
  • Proven track record of successfully using communication tools, data, and business case frameworks to influence others with and without implicit authority
  • Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, up to the executive leadership level
  • Keen ability to distill complex ideas into simpler frameworks and illustrations
  • Ability to derive insights and develop structured hypotheses by leveraging sales and market information, trends, customer research, empirical data
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, own deliverables end to end, prioritize workload effectively, and thrive in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to operate with little oversight required with high level of accuracy and high-quality deliverables by deadlines
  • Leverages a continual improvement mindset to create simplicity and improve the colleague and customer experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust amongst colleagues as demonstrated by successful collaboration to achieve shared goals
  • Regular and reliable attendance during normal working hours as established by the leader, currently 3 days/week in office
  • Proficient to Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Travel requirements – up to 10% travel expected
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Related product segment experience (Beauty & Personal Care or Consumables)
  • Experience with MS Co-Pilot or similar AI platforms
  • Experience Managing P&L or other financial responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs: Partner with CVS teams to ensure product, formulation, and factory compliance with internal standards and external regulations
  • Packaging, Brand, Business, and Consumer Experience Teams: Engage with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure success through the core tenets of merchandising – product, price, place and promotion
  • Supplier Management: Oversee vendor selection and relationship management, with strategic negotiations as a core responsibility
  • Inventory and Supply Chain: Serve as a primary liaison to maintain consistent product availability and resolve supply-related challenges
  • Category Management: Act as the principal partner in driving business performance and aligning product development with category strategies
  • Execute additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager

Skills

Quality Assurance
Regulatory Affairs
Product Development
Supplier Management
Supply Chain
Category Management
Vendor Negotiation
Consumer Packaged Goods
Retail Operations
Cross-functional Collaboration

CVS Health

Comprehensive pharmacy and healthcare services

About CVS Health

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, and beauty items, as well as pharmacy benefits management and specialty pharmacy services. CVS Health's integrated business model allows them to serve individual consumers, businesses, and communities effectively, with a focus on improving health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines pharmacy services with medical care, making it easier for patients to access quality healthcare. The company's goal is to enhance access to healthcare and support individuals in achieving better health.

Woonsocket, Rhode IslandHeadquarters
1963Year Founded
DEBTCompany Stage
Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays

Risks

Legal challenges related to opioid prescriptions could harm CVS's reputation and finances.
The DOJ's intervention in a whistleblower lawsuit may increase legal costs for CVS.
The Horizon Organic Milk recall exposes potential vulnerabilities in CVS's supply chain.

Differentiation

CVS Health operates over 9,600 retail pharmacies and 1,100 walk-in clinics nationwide.
The company integrates pharmacy benefits management with specialty pharmacy services for comprehensive care.
CVS Health offers tailored medication plans through personalized medicine and pharmacogenomics.

Upsides

Expansion of telehealth services allows CVS to reach more patients remotely.
Increased consumer interest in wellness boosts demand for CVS's health-related products.
The trend towards value-based care aligns with CVS's integrated healthcare approach.

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