New Product Launch Manager

New Product Launch Manager

The New Product Launch Manager leads the New Product Launch Team and oversees the end-to-end commercialization of new customer products. This role ensures every launch moves from concept to commercialization on time, on budget, and on specification, balancing customer expectations with operational readiness. As a cross-functional leader, the Launch Manager drives coordination across Sales, R&D, Lab Services, Operations, Supply Chain, QA, and Finance to ensure seamless execution. Beyond project delivery, this role champions process innovation and continuous improvement, optimizing how new product launches are quoted, managed, and scaled within the company's CDMO model.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of new product launches—from initial quoting and feasibility through validation, production, and final shipment.
• Define and execute comprehensive launch plans and project timelines, aligning priorities across all stakeholders.
• Ensure each launch meets commercial, operational, and regulatory requirements while achieving customer satisfaction targets.
• Oversee the full quotation process, coordinating with Sales, R&D, Lab Services, Finance, Operations, and Procurement.
• Gather and consolidate all operational and procurement inputs to provide accurate information to Finance for profitability assessments.
• Maintain organized records of all quotes, revisions, and approvals for traceability and process improvement.
• Drive alignment and accountability among internal teams, ensuring deliverables, dependencies, and milestones are clearly defined and achieved.
• Partner with Scheduling and Supply Chain to secure material readiness, line time, and capacity for pilots, validations, and first production runs.
• Serve as the central liaison between customer requirements and internal execution capabilities.
• Lead cross-functional launch teams to deliver against scope, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project health and KPIs; identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage stage gate meetings and contribute to S&OP planning.
• Escalate issues proactively to leadership with clear, actionable recommendations.
• Drive "right-first-time" performance by ensuring all launch inputs are accurate and approved before production.
• Design, implement, and refine best practices for launch workflows, governance, and change management.
• Partner with leadership to optimize quote-to-launch efficiency, risk tracking, and performance reporting.
• Provide leadership with clear, data-driven updates on project performance, risks, and resource needs.
• Present KPI dashboards covering launch timing, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct structured post-launch reviews to capture lessons learned and feed continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Project management
• Product launch
• Commercialization
• Strategic Project Management
• Leadership
• Operational Acumen
• Process Excellence
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Adaptability
• Data & Reporting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience in product launch management, commercialization, or project management within the beauty, personal care, or consumer products industry.
• Deep understanding of supply chain operations, cost structures, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing quotations, pricing models, and profitability in a B2B or CDMO environment.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) and data analytics platforms (Excel, BI).
• Lean, Six Sigma, or PMP certification preferred.

Work Environment

This is a highly cross-functional role working with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, Manufacturing, Packaging, and Finance. It is a highly visible position within the organization. The company is growing and adding new and exciting roles to support this growth. This new role presents an opportunity for transformation and improvement in product launch processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Harleysville, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Aetna Medical, dental and vision - 401K with match and pet insurance 2 weeks PTO plus company paid holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Harleysville, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.