CDI - Senior Scientific Communication Project Manager H/F/X

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Ready to bring passion into your career?

Clarins Group is a French family-owned company and a global leader in skincare and makeup, with a presence in over 150 countries.

The role : 

CDI to be filled from July or September 2026

Based in Paris 17

Reporting to the Prospective and Scientific communication director, you will play a key role in the development and promotion of innovative, high-performance, and differentiating skincare and makeup products.

You will work closely with the R&D teams to integrate relevant scientific concepts into the marketing strategy and ensure product consistency. You will also be responsible for creating compelling storytelling around scientific discoveries, active concepts, and biological mechanisms, while formulating clear and accessible claims for consumers.

Internally, you will help to highlight the company's research expertise by strengthening the innovation culture among teams. Externally, you will collaborate with 360° teams to ensure the visibility of innovations and expertise through impactful visual and semantic content.

What you’ll do :

COORDINATION :

Participation in all stages of development of each new product, in collaboration with the various R&D teams and Marketing, to ensure that the product developed by R&D meets Marketing's expectations : 

• Participation in drafting the product brief with Marketing


• Monitoring research programs to be set up with R&D


• Brainstorming on the selection of active ingredients to be tested with the Active Ingredients department


• Drafting of claims/table of claims with Marketing


• Coordination with the evaluation department to define the efficacy testing programs to be set up

SCIENTIFIC PRODUCT COMMUNICATION :

For each product launch : 

• Create storytelling about the plant/molecule/scientific discovery and product performance claims


• Monitor the REG validation of the most sensitive claims, to guarantee a strong, high-impact message that can be adapted to suit different media and markets


• Write the scientific dossier explaining the product's innovation and efficacy in an educational and simplified way (mechanism of action, active ingredients in the formula, efficacy test results), and create PPT presentations promoting the innovations internally


• Support editorial teams in drafting communication materials (press kits, etc.)


• Participate in the development of communication tools promoting product innovation for the Communication & Digital departments: creation of plant videos, 3D animations, scientific Gifs for social networks

COMPETITIVE / SCIENTIFIC WATCH (SUPPLIERS & DIRECT COMPETITORS) :

• Monitor trends, texture/packaging innovations and scientific concepts by attending trade conferences, B-to-B cosmetics shows and supplier seminars (Lucas Meyer). Feedback of this information at debriefing meetings with R&D and marketing to feed stories and future products


• Analysis of the competitor claims (performances…)

You are :

• A graduate with a minimum of Master’s degree (BAC+5) in science (biology, pharmacy, or equivalent) and have at least 4 to 5 years of experience in scientific communication within the cosmetic industry


• Sensitive to the regulatory constraints of the industry, and you know how to integrate these aspects into your professional approach


• Curious and creative, you know how to take initiative and are proactive in the completion of your tasks

You have : 

• A strong knowledge of the cosmetic sector, including both ingredients and finished products, as well as a dual competence in science and marketing


• Excellent listening skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and a talent for pedagogy


• A capacity for analysis, synthesis, and demonstrate rigor in project management


• Proficiency in office tools such as PowerPoint, Excel, and Word


• Excellent fluency in English, both spoken and written

We have :

• Over 70 years of expertise in beauty and spa, with our Clarins and myBlend brands


• A caring and inclusive company culture: at Clarins, we believe our people are at the heart of our success. Discover our values and working environment on our Welcome to the Jungle page


• An attractive compensation package, including profit-sharing and incentive schemes


• Benefits: health insurance, pension plan, transportation, sports & culture, Works Council (CSE), product allocation, company restaurant, etc.


• Development opportunities and a rich training offer, including unlimited access to our Digital Learning platform


• A flexible working environment, with up to 1/2 days of remote work per week (after 4 months’ seniority)

About Clarins Group :

A global leader in skincare and makeup, Clarins Group is above all the embodiment of a committed family story, driven by a passion for innovation and an independent spirit. Certified B Corp, the Group affirms its commitment to responsible beauty. Its purpose is:
“Making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful world.”

Present in over 150 countries, we are currently the No. 1 skincare brand in Europe and are accelerating our development across all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

True to our dual CSR mission, “Caring for people, caring for the planet,” we are proud to offer a stimulating work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.

As part of this commitment, we are signatories of L’Autre Cercle’s LGBT+ Charter, reaffirming our dedication to diversity, equal rights, and an inclusive, respectful, and discrimination-free workplace.

This unique culture has led to our recognition by Forbes as one of the World’s Best Employers 2024 and one of the World’s Best Employers for Women 2024.

To learn more about our Group and our commitments, visit www.groupeclarins.com

Equal opportunities at Clarins

We firmly believe in our mission: making life more beautiful, for our employees as well as for our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are at the core of our culture. Every day, we are committed to building an inclusive and fair working environment where everyone can thrive and perform at their best.

We welcome all applications and are members of the International Labour Organization (ILO) as well as the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).

Our job opportunities are open to candidates with a recognized disability status. If you require an adaptation of the recruitment process due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

To learn more about our Group and our commitments to people and the planet, visit www.groupeclarins.com.