Nancy Ilaya
Scientific Director @Kiehl's Since 1851
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WORK HISTORY
Scientific Director @Kiehl's Since 1851
Responsible for leading development of scientific strategy, establishing research anddermatologist research partnerships, scientific content and brand ambassadorship.
EDUCATION
Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College
VCE
University of Melbourne
BSc(honours) and PhD, Neuroscience/Neuropathology
ABOUT NANCY ILAYA
Biomed Skin Science Nerd | Beauty Product Innovator | Tech Translator | AI-Driven Educator| Global CitizenI live at the intersection of skin biology, cosmetic science, and digital innovation — where molecules meet marketing and AI meets education. With 15+ years in beauty and communications, I specialize in translating complex biomedical and cosmetic technologies into consumer-loved products and compelling scientific stories.From skincare R&D to competitive intelligence, I’ve led product development across clinical, cosmetic, and personal care categories — scouting emerging technologies, crafting claims strategies, and designing SKUs that resonate. I bring deep expertise in applied skin science, experimental design, and tech scouting, with a knack for turning data into narrative and science into sell-through.🧪 At Avon, I drove skincare innovation through experimental design, competitive tech analysis, and concept development. At BeautyStat, I led PR strategy, social media campaigns, and brand messaging.🧬 In biotech PR, I trained teams in translating pharma and medtech for media and market impact.Today, I’m focused on integrating AI into scientific communications and education — from KOL engagent to SEO-rich content and prompt engineering to digital learning tools that make skin science accessible and engaging. I also develop scientific, market, and full product lifecycle strategies that guide innovation from concept to shelf.Specialties: • Applied Skin Science (Cosmetic, Clinical, Biomed, Applied Chemistry)• Product Development & Claims Strategy• Pipeline evaluation and due diligence•Claims strategy• Scientific, Market & Full Lifecycle Strategy• Technology Scouting & Insight Translation• Scientific Communications & SEO Content•Strategic Alliances•KOL management and development• AI Integration in Education• Competitive Intelligence & Trend Tracking• SKU Design & ExecutionLet’s connect if you’re building the future of beauty, biotech, or education — and want to humanise and democratise science for your audience.
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