Principal Scientist, Scientific Communications

Melville, NY (On-site)

$88K/yr – $144K/yrSenior Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 22 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive scientific storytelling for skincare, translating complex biology into clear consumer messages while aligning cross-functional teams on positioning and substantiation.

Job Description

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.
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The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of outstanding luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M·A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.To explore our current job openings, go to www.elcompanies.com

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