Principal Scientist, Scientific Communications

Responsibilities

• Translate dermatology, skin physiology, ingredient technologies, and mechanisms of action into clear, benefit-driven scientific messaging that is easily understood by a wide range of audiences, including the general public, media, and retailers.
• Develop scientific narratives, communication frameworks, and claim-support language that help guide product science storytelling, education, and innovation positioning.
• Distill complex biological pathways, such as inflammation cascades, collagen degradation, melanogenesis, barrier repair, and cellular signaling, into simple and compelling “so what” messages.
• Partner with R&I and brand teams to articulate scientific differentiation in a way that is credible, ownable, and relevant to consumer needs.
• Translate invisible biological processes, including cellular signaling, organelle function, barrier lipid organization, enzyme activity, and molecular pathways, into intuitive diagrams and visual stories.
• Develop mechanism frameworks across multiple biological levels, including skin layer, cell, organelle, and molecular pathway.
• Sketch, storyboard, or brief scientific mechanisms before design handoff to ensure dermatological and biological accuracy.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop visuals that are scientifically accurate, premium, and accessible for both technical and consumer-facing audiences.
• Review and synthesize scientific literature across dermatology, skin biology, biochemistry, cosmetic science, and related fields to inform communication strategy and inspire new storytelling opportunities.
• Translate clinical, mechanistic, and ingredient-related findings into concise summaries, strategic insights, and actionable communication.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Level: Advanced degree in a STEM field required; MD, PhD, PharmD, or MS preferred. Relevant fields may include biology, dermatology-related sciences, biochemistry, chemical engineering, cosmetic science, or related disciplines.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3–5 years of experience in skincare, dermatology, cosmetic science, clinical research, scientific communication, or a related scientific field.
• Required Qualifications –
• - Demonstrated ability to interpret dermatological, biological, clinical, and mechanistic literature.
• - Strong understanding of skin physiology, biological pathways, ingredient mechanisms, and skincare product science.
• - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex biological systems into clear and engaging narratives.
• - Experience working cross-functionally with scientific, clinical, regulatory, marketing, product development, and/or creative teams.

Preferred

• Experience in the beauty, skincare, dermatology, or consumer health industry.
• Experience working with marketing, product development, consumer insights, or brand communication teams.
• Ability to translate biological concepts into visual frameworks, including pathway diagrams, skin models, mechanism visuals, and storyboards.
• Experience creating content for technical, professional, and consumer audiences.
• Familiarity with clinical claims, substantiation standards, and science-led product storytelling.
• Strong awareness of skincare brands and products, dermatologist trends, and consumer-facing science communication

Benefits

• Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.