Director, Product Strategy (Upstream Marketing) at Hugel Aesthetics | Newport Beach, CA | $195K/yr – $230K/yr

Hugel Aesthetics

Director, Product Strategy (Upstream Marketing)

Newport Beach, CA (On-site)

$195K/yr – $230K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead upstream product strategy and portfolio development for medical aesthetics at Hugel Aesthetics, guiding cross-functional teams from discovery to launch.

Own upstream strategy and market analysis to shape the portfolio
Must-have: Experience in medical aesthetics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices
Standout: Strong cross-functional alignment and launch-readiness across R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial

Job Description

Responsibilities

Shape Product & Portfolio Strategy
Lead upstream product strategy for new product development and key line extensions
Define product value propositions, positioning, and differentiation strategies
Partner with Commercial leadership to inform pricing and portfolio decisions
Bring the Voice of the Customer
Lead market, competitive, and trend analysis within the aesthetics market
Define target customer segments (e.g., dermatologists, plastic surgeons, med-spas)
Identify unmet clinical and business needs to inform innovation
Drive Cross-Functional Alignment
Partner closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to shape product concepts, indications, and claims

Requirements

Experience in medical aesthetics, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices
Strong understanding of clinical, regulatory, and commercial considerations
Proven ability to translate insights into actionable product and portfolio strategies
Track record of influencing cross-functional teams and driving alignment
Strategic mindset with a hands-on, builder approach
Strong communication skills and executive presence

Hugel Aesthetics

Hugel Aesthetics is a division of Hugel Inc., a global leader in the medical aesthetics industry, with headquarters in Newport Beach, California, and offices in Australia and Canada.Our mission is to improve access to aesthetic solutions by developing and successfully commercializing a synergistic aesthetic portfolio that includes botulinum toxin(s), dermal fillers, and additional innovative aesthetic solutions in the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. Our current portfolio includes LetibotulinumtoxinA (Letybo) and exclusive distribution of market-leading dermal fillers manufactured by Croma Pharma GmbH.At Hugel Aesthetics, we believe everyone has the right to own their beauty journey; it should be accessible and attainable, leaving you happy and confident.

Founded in 2018

Newport Beach, California, USA

26 employees (3 in marketing)

hugel-aesthetics.com