Head of Product Development, Neals Yard Remedies
Gillingham, Dorset, United Kingdom
15 years experience in cosmetic product development & innovation (Marketing and R&D); Skin and skincare expertise, marketing, formulation, claim support, clinical testing, technical and competitor insights, concept and product story development.Head of Innovation, International Beauty Brands @ Innovation Leader for Botanics and Boots Laboratories brands From April 2013 to November 2015 (2 years 8 months) Innovation Leader...
15 years experience in cosmetic product development & innovation (Marketing and R&D); Skin and skincare expertise, marketing, formulation, claim support, clinical testing, technical and competitor insights, concept and product story development.Head of Innovation, International Beauty Brands @ Innovation Leader for Botanics and Boots Laboratories brands From April 2013 to November 2015 (2 years 8 months) Innovation Leader for Boots Laboratories @ From April 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 1 month) Skincare Category Director @ Development of long term Global Skincare Category Strategy Responsible for the Skincare Marketing team managing 15 skincare brands (newness 60 SKU's per year) Working on long term Skin Care projects/concepts with 2- 5 year vision identified within category strategy which fit to market & drive strategic category growth. Responsible for improving innovation program to strengthen the competitive edge of Oriflame. Team & Category Management From January 2010 to April 2012 (2 years 4 months) Claim Support NPD Manager @ Establishment of Claim Support department in Oriflame, Research & Development Lead a specialist team of 15 NPD scientists, responsible for their recruitment, training and development, in the creation of novel product claims and generation of scientific support in skincare, personal care, colour cosmetics and fine fragrance categories. Developed & implemented Claim Support strategy including the management of an annual budget over 1.6 million euro and the establishment of Ori-Derm, Clinical Testing Facility. Developed scientific and technical expertise in the creation and communication of product benefits and claims. Developed expertise in skin physiology and skincare products. From September 2001 to January 2010 (8 years 5 months) Formulation Scientist (BCM) @ From June 1996 to September 1997 (1 year 4 months) BSc (hons) Applied Pharmacology & Physiology @ University of the West of England From 1995 to 1999 Claire Byrne is skilled in: Management teams, Presentation skills, Communication, Project Management, Strategy development, Natural leader, Skin Care, Team Leadership, Cosmetics, Product Development, NPD, Consumer Insights, Customer Insight, Team Management, Fragrance
Alliance Boots
Head of Innovation, International Beauty Brands
April 2013 to November 2015
Alliance Boots
Innovation Leader for Boots Laboratories
April 2012 to April 2013
Oriflame Cosmetics
Skincare Category Director
January 2010 to April 2012
Oriflame Cosmetics
Claim Support NPD Manager
September 2001 to January 2010
Boots
Formulation Scientist (BCM)
June 1996 to September 1997
What company does Claire Byrne work for?
Claire Byrne works for Alliance Boots
What is Claire Byrne's role at Alliance Boots?
Claire Byrne is Head of Innovation, International Beauty Brands
What industry does Claire Byrne work in?
Claire Byrne works in the Cosmetics industry.
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