Commercialization (Senior Analysts to Senior Associates)

David Protein; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company equity

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k match

Gym expenses

Paid time off

Job summary

David Protein is seeking a Commercialization Senior Analyst to Senior Associate to drive the operational launch of new products at David. You will manage new product launches, support the technical transfer of formulations from R&D to external partners, onboard suppliers, and build systems that improve communication across the value chain.

You will ensure that every new product—from early formulation to first production—is executed with clarity, accuracy, and operational discipline,

Qualifications

• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain or Commercialization in food/CPG.
• Strong project management skills to organize complex workflows.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Structured communicator translating complex info into actionable steps.
• Detail-oriented with disciplined documentation.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity in early-stage environments.
• Collaborative with ownership mindset.
• Experience with co-manufacturers or food manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercialization for new products and manufacturing changes.
• Build and manage project timelines, drive cross-functional alignment, ensure on-time execution.
• Evaluate and support external manufacturing partners for readiness to scale.
• Identify cross-functional risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Bridge between R&D and external partners for scalable manufacturing.
• Support supplier onboarding, qualification, and documentation.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Degree or background in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics

Job description

Company:

David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable.

This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond.

Roles & Responsibilities:

We are looking for Commercialization Senior Analysts to Senior Associates to drive the operational launch of new products at David. This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of R&D, Procurement, Operations, and Manufacturing. You will manage new product launches, support the technical transfer of formulations from R&D to external partners, help onboard new suppliers, and build systems that improve communication and execution across the value chain.

You will ensure that every new product - from early formulation to first production - is executed with clarity, accuracy, and operational discipline.

Project Management & Product Launches

• Lead end-to-end commercialization for new products, line extensions, and manufacturing changes.


• Build and manage project timelines, drive cross-functional alignment, and ensure on-time execution from development handoff through customer delivery.


• Evaluate and support external manufacturing partners to ensure readiness for scale-up and launch.


• Identify cross-functional risks and drive mitigation plans to support successful execution.

Technical Transfer from R&D

• Serve as the operational bridge between R&D and external partners to translate product requirements into scalable manufacturing processes.


• Support bench-to-pilot and pilot-to-production transitions by ensuring materials, equipment needs, and process requirements are clearly defined and validated.


• Capture learnings from trials and early production runs to improve consistency and manufacturability.


• Provide structured feedback to R&D on process performance, ingredient behavior, and scalability considerations.

Supplier Outreach & Onboarding

• Partner with Procurement and other cross-functional teams to identify, evaluate, and onboard ingredient and packaging suppliers.


• Coordinate samples, testing, specification reviews, and required documentation for supplier approval.


• Support supplier qualification and performance validation during trials and early production.

Systems & Process Improvements

• Build and improve internal tools and documentation that support disciplined, repeatable commercialization.


• Identify process gaps across R&D, operations, and external partners and propose scalable improvements.


• Establish documentation standards for formulations, processes, and commercial readiness.


• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to increase reliability, speed, and execution quality.

Operational Execution Support

• Support supply chain planning for materials and packaging needed for new launches.


• Coordinate with external partners to ensure production readiness and alignment on requirements.


• Assist with feasibility assessments and issue resolution during trials, scale-up, and production.

Required

• Experience in Operations, Supply Chain, Commercialization, R&D, Investment Banking, Management Consulting, or another highly analytical, execution-oriented role, ideally with exposure to food, CPG, manufacturing, or complex cross-functional operations.

• Strong project management skills and the ability to organize complex, multi-step workflows with clarity, precision, and urgency.


• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex challenges, identify priorities, and drive execution.


• Structured communicator with the ability to translate technical or complex information into clear, actionable operational steps.


• A detail-oriented mindset with discipline in documentation, follow-through, and systems building.


• Comfort navigating ambiguity in early-stage environments and resolving problems through resourcefulness, ownership, and persistence.


• Humility, intellectual curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a collaborative approach to cross-functional work.


• A desire to help build an early-stage CPG company and meaningfully contribute to product success across the value chain.

Preferred

• Experience working in food, CPG, manufacturing, or other operationally complex industries.


• Experience working with co-manufacturers or food manufacturing partners.


• Exposure to commercialization, technical transfer, or supplier management.


• Familiarity with BOM management, specification systems, or commercialization workflows.


• Background in investment banking, management consulting, or other rigorous analytical environments involving complex project execution.


• Degree or background in Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or related fields.

• This is a full-time role.


• Salary: $110k-180k per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets


• Company equity opportunity


• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance


• 401(k) with 4% match


• Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses


• Substantial and required PTO


• We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.