Who we are:
Cosmetic Solutions is a leader in the development and manufacturing of scientifically proven, innovative personal care products. With a focus on, face, body, hair, OTC, and professional use formulations, we create some of the most cost effective, high quality and powerful products on the market.
Providing world class services to up and coming businesses, large established brands, physicians, estheticians and other skin care professionals; we specialize in research & development, custom formulization, graphic design, manufacturing, packaging and delivery.
Director, Strategy and Transformation
Location: Boca Raton, FL (On-site, 5 days/week)
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Company Type: Private Equity-backed Contract Manufacturer
Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated Director, Strategy and Transformation reporting to the CEO and right hand in driving growth, operational excellence, and value creation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of executive leadership, operations and private equity,
leading high-impact initiatives across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a recent graduate of a top-tier MBA program and/or has professional experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, business transformation, and/or project
management combined with direct exposure to manufacturing, personal care, or pharmaceutical industries. The role requires a mix of analytical rigor, strategic insight, executional drive, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, private-equity backed environment.
From Day 1, this person will have an immediate impact on our productivity by executing and managing strategic initiatives, overseeing program management, and clearly communicating
objectives to departments. This role will be tasked with overseeing large, cross-functional projects and initiatives spanning the entire organization. This role involves bringing together functional experts and individual contributors toward execution of complex projects. In this role, the Director, Strategy and Transformation will also be an individual contributor, owning and leading one-time and ongoing initiatives. This individual will have proven ability to drive decision-making processes, ensuring that projects stay on track, communicating with the management team and the board of directors, and ensuring ongoing alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Execution
- Partner with the CEO and private equity sponsor to define and drive enterprise-wide priorities.
- Oversee strategic business initiatives, from development through successful execution, utilizing senior leadership and department heads for execution plan, KPI development and monitoring. Examples include zero-based budgeting, operational efficiencies, and growth initiatives.
Executive Support & Communication
- Develop a pathway for communicating with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation.
- Function as the CEO s proxy in meetings, ensuring alignment across leadership.
- Prepare board materials, investor updates, and executive presentations.
- Improve current processes and optimize organizational procedures for efficiency and productivity.
Operational Effectiveness
- Collaborate with leaders across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Planning, Engineering, IT, R&D, Sales, and Marketing to drive execution.
- Create KPI dashboards to track performance, ensuring accountability.
- Support compliance and continuous improvement in line with FDA, GMP and industry best practices.
Change & Stakeholder Management
- Help drive cultural and organizational transformation in a PE-backed environment.
- Serve as a bridge between the CEO, operations team and executive team, and sponsor, ensuring transparency and alignment.
- Facilitate interdepartmental collaboration and help optimize organizational structures.
Required Qualifications
- MBA from a top-tier program or 2-4 years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, business transformation, and/or project management.
- Experience in manufacturing, personal care, or pharmaceutical industries.
- Strong financial modeling, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent executive communication and written / oral presentation skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight timelines.
- Comfortable working in a hands-on, results-oriented, PE-backed environment.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable.
- Willingness to work cross-functionally and on a variety of projects, both administrative tasks and trajectory altering projects.
- Must be able to work on-site full time in Boca Raton, FL.
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to CEO and private equity sponsor on strategic initiatives.
- High-impact role with visibility to Board of Directors.
- Opportunity to help shape the company s growth trajectory and transformation.
- Competitive compensation package, including benefits and performance incentives.
Cosmetic Solutions LLC. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability status, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
