Director, Product Development – Edibles
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Director leading Green Thumb’s cannabis edibles product development from concept through commercialization. Managing food scientists, sensory evaluation, formulations, scale-ups, and regulatory quality.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the Edibles product development team and own the product development process from concept through commercialization
- Develop and execute the company’s new product strategy aligned with business objectives
- Drive innovation and new product development to meet market demands and gain competitive advantage
- Translate product briefs into finished formulations, defining project scope, ingredient and flavor direction, feasibility, and project financials
- Recruit, mentor, manage, coach, and develop food scientists and other product development professionals
- Foster cross-functional collaboration with innovation, quality assurance, procurement, consumer insights, and implementation teams
- Oversee concept development, ingredient selection, bench formulation, prototyping, and final formulas
- Build and refine sensory sampling and evaluation processes using internal and consumer feedback
- Vet, qualify, and approve ingredients and suppliers for flavor, function, safety, cost, and supply reliability
- Develop and maintain product specifications, including formulas, flavor profiles, sensory attributes, and finished product parameters
- Partner with Implementation during formulation handoff and provide hands-on guidance during first scale-ups
- Troubleshoot formulation-related issues during manufacturing scale-up
- Manage the offsite leased test kitchen, equipment, processes, and procedures
- Coordinate test kitchen maintenance and repairs with the landlord
- Ensure food safety, safe kitchen practices, equipment maintenance, and quality control
- Monitor industry trends, consumer preferences, emerging technologies, cannabis and CPG current events
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities
- Track product development timelines, budgets, and milestones using project management best practices
- Develop and manage product development budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities
- Work with QA and Compliance on food safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements
- Address and resolve quality and compliance issues
- Travel to GTI manufacturing facilities as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Culinary Science, Chemistry, or a related field
- 10+ years of leadership experience
- Food science or product development experience in a CPG or food/beverage setting, including hands-on formulation and sensory evaluation
- Proven track record in accomplishing significant and impactful business results
- Demonstrated high level of leadership, relationship management, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively with global teams
- Ability to be a technical and strategic leader as well as a hands-on implementer
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Familiarity with FDA and OSHA regulations
- Understanding and adherence to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations
- Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams
- Ability to adapt and thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- High level of critical thinking
- Professionalism and integrity, including handling confidential information
- Must understand and comply with Green Thumb rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Must have a solid understanding of cannabis laws, rules, and regulations
- Active driver’s license or State ID card
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must pass all required background checks
- Must remain compliant with legal or company regulations for working in the industry
- Must be approved by the regulatory agency, if required, and maintain compliance with employee badging processes
- Ability to work occasional extended hours
- Ability to travel 10% to different manufacturing facilities in the GTI network
- Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing/walking for extended periods and lifting, carrying, and balancing up to 50 pounds (200 pounds with assistance)
- Must follow GMP facility hygiene and personal effects policies
Benefits:
- Discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance
- Flexible working hours for sensory sessions, bench trials, or product testing
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