Director, Edibles Product Innovation

Renew Cannabis Co.; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 155.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Green Thumb seeks a Director of Food Science & Product Development - Edibles to lead the Edibles product development team from concept to commercialization. You will translate briefs into formulations, run sensory evaluations, qualify new ingredients, and own product specifications for scalable, high-quality edibles.

The role requires leadership, deep food science expertise, and hands-on formulation with CPG products.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Culinary Science, Chemistry, or a related field; Master’s degree or PhD strongly preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company's new product strategy and drive innovation in edibles.
• Team Management and Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of scientists and culinary experts.
• Product Development: Oversee end-to-end process from ideation to commercialization, including bench formulations and scale-up.
• Test Kitchen & Facility Management: Manage offsite test kitchen and ensure safe kitchen practices.
• Regulatory Compliance and Quality: Ensure products meet safety, labeling, and regulatory requirements; maintain quality control.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage budgets for product development initiatives; seek cost-saving opportunities.
• Project Management and Technical Expertise: Track timelines, budgets, and milestones; share knowledge cross-functionally.
• Research and Trends Analysis: Stay current with industry trends and market opportunities.
• Working Conditions: Travel up to 10%; hybrid work model; GMP facility considerations.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Food Science

Sensory Evaluation

CPG Experience

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related

Master's/PhD preferred

Descripción del empleo

Green Thumb seeks a Director of Food Science & Product Development - Edibles to lead the Edibles product development team from concept to commercialization. You will translate briefs into formulations, run sensory evaluations, qualify new ingredients, and own product specifications for scalable, high-quality edibles.

The role requires leadership, deep food science expertise, and hands-on formulation with CPG products.