Director, Product Strategy (Upstream Marketing)

Newport Beach, CA (On-site)

$195K/yr – $230K/yrDirector/ExecutiveOther

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the strategy and leadership for new and extended aesthetics products, aligning clinical, regulatory, and commercial goals.

  • Must-have: clear ownership of product strategy and cross-functional influence
  • Standout: experience shaping indications, claims, and pre-launch messaging

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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
  • Partner closely with R&D, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams to shape product concepts, indications, and claims
  • Ensure strong alignment between clinical development and commercial strategy
  • Influence key decisions across the product lifecycle
  • Identify and evaluate new product opportunities aligned with market needs

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
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      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)