Director, Edibles Product Development – Remote

Green Thumb Industries; United States; On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Director of Product Development-Edibles to lead the Edibles product development team from concept through commercialization. You will own end-to-end development, translating briefs into formulations, managing sensory evaluations, vetting ingredients, and developing product specifications.

You will mentor a team of food scientists and culinary experts, driving innovation in a fast-growing CPG company.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Familiarity with FDA and OSHA regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and coach a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the company's new product strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Drive innovation and new product development efforts to meet market demands and gain a competitive edge.
• Oversee end-to-end product development from ideation to commercialization.
• Build and refine a structured sensory sampling and evaluation process guiding formulation decisions.
• Vet and approve new ingredients and suppliers for flavor, function, safety, cost, and supply reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Sensory evaluation

Product development

Project management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Food Science degree

Master's or PhD preferred

Job description

Green Thumb Industries is seeking a Director of Product Development-Edibles to lead the Edibles product development team from concept through commercialization. You will own end-to-end development, translating briefs into formulations, managing sensory evaluations, vetting ingredients, and developing product specifications.

You will mentor a team of food scientists and culinary experts, driving innovation in a fast-growing CPG company.