Lead, Beauty Brand Incubation (Korea)

Who we are: Nitra is a U.S. based fintech and healthcare technology company headquartered in New York, founded by experienced serial entrepreneurs. The company has raised $187 million in equity and debt financing from globally recognized investors including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Pantera Capital, KB Financial Group, Era Capital, Primer Sazze Group, Dunamu and Partners, and Will Smith’s Dreamers VC. Nitra’s mission is to build the very first AI-powered financial OS for healthcare practices in America. The role would directly face Nitra's Commerce Suite that includes direct inventory management and procurement of tens of thousands of biopharma and medical equipment products. Along with Nitra's Finance Suite and Patient Suite, the goal is to help doctors run their practices, save time, and save money. Backed by leadership and advisors from companies such as Amazon, American Express, Facebook, Uber, and Square, Nitra is building a next-generation platform at the intersection of fintech, software, and healthcare in the $4 trillion U.S. healthcare market. Nitra maintains a hybrid work policy, with team members working from the office four days per week and Wednesdays designated as a work-from-home day. We're looking for: At Nitra, we are building a new K-Beauty vertical serving dermatology and aesthetic providers in the U.S. This role will be based in Korea and serve as the primary liaison between Nitra’s U.S. network providers, leadership and our Korean ODM and brand partners. You will own cross-border product execution, translating brand strategy and commercial objectives from the U.S. into production-ready outcomes with Korean manufacturers. You will ensure that brand standards, timelines, cost targets, and quality expectations are delivered at a global level. This role requires prior brand-building experience, fluency in English, and experience working with global beauty or aesthetic corporations. Your responsibilties will include: Lead Cross-Border Communication

Serve as the primary Korea-based point of contact for ODMs and key manufacturing partners

Translate U.S. brand positioning, packaging direction, and product requirements into structured product briefs

Facilitate clear communication across time zones and cultural contexts while aligning global stakeholders on specifications, timelines, revisions, and launch milestones

Own Product Development & Execution in Korea

Manage formulation development, sampling cycles, and iteration feedback

Coordinate testing, documentation, and export readiness while maintaining quality standards aligned with global stakeholders and the counterpart US Launch Lead

Facilitate clear communication across time zones and cultural contexts while aligning global stakeholders on specifications, timelines, revisions, and launch milestones

Deliver Global Brand Standards to Local Manufacturers

Translate brand guidelines and design ideals into actionable specifications

Maintain quality control standards and be the first mover to align with U.S. market expectations

Ensure consistency across multiple provider brands and SKUs

Production Planning and Commercial Awareness

Coordinate MOQ alignment and batch planning

Anticipate lead time constraints and supply bottlenecks

Support all logistics coordinations with ODM and 3PL

You have:

5–8+ years in beauty, skincare, or cosmetic product development

Direct experience working with Korean ODM/OEM manufacturers (e.g., Cosmax, Kolmar, Intercos Korea, etc.)

Experience working with or within global beauty or aesthetic brands such as Galderma, Merz, L’Oréal, Shiseido, Clarins, or similar multinational organizations

Prior brand-building or brand-side product management experience

Fluent English (written and verbal) required

Experience collaborating with global HQ or international commercial teams

Strong understanding of premium/global market quality standards

We offer:

Equity - Everyone at Nitra is an owner. When the company wins, you win.

Competitive Salary - You’re the best of the best, and your salary will reflect your experience and reward your contributions to Nitra.