Regional Commercial Director, Beauty Actives (Ingredients)

about the company

Our client is a high-growth innovator in bio-based material science. They are redefining the global beauty supply chain by developing high-performance, clinically validated active ingredients designed to replace traditional, resource-heavy alternatives.

Operating at the intersection of advanced science and sustainable manufacturing, the company manages the entire lifecycle of its products, from initial molecule discovery to large-scale production. With a focus on superior efficacy and ethical sourcing, they provide the world's leading beauty brands with the ingredients of the future.

about the job

This is a high-impact role focused on driving market adoption of a proprietary portfolio of specialty active ingredients. Your primary objective is to embed the company's portfolio into the formulation libraries across Asia, ensuring these ingredients become the gold standard for regional beauty brands.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Roadmap: Lead the APAC market entry strategy.
• Strategic Integration: Secure long-term supply agreements and technical buy-in from regional CMs, positioning the company as their preferred innovation partner.
• Market Intelligence: Act as the lead of Asia, feeding regional regulatory trends and formulation needs back to the R&D teams in HQ.
• Industry Presence: Represent the brand at major regional trade shows (e.g., in-cosmetics Asia) and build high-level industry visibility.
• Operational Autonomy: Manage the regional P&L and sales pipeline.

about the manager/team
This role is designed for professional thrives in a lean environment and has the ambition to build and scale a regional team as the business matures.

skills and experience required

• At least 10 years of direct B2B sales experience within the cosmetic active ingredients/beauty ingredients sector.
• A Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Cosmetic Science, or a related Life Sciences discipline is essential.
• Proven ability to close complex, long-cycle ingredient supply contracts and navigate formulation workflows.
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region.

To apply online please use the apply function, alternatively you may contact Florence Pang via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/florence-pang-14742515a/ or email at florence.pang(@)randstad.com.sg

(EA: 94C3609/ R25139901)