Director, Edibles Product Innovation

New Cannabis Ventures; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) seeks a Director of Product Development - Edibles to lead the Edibles Development team from concept through commercialization. The role owns the development process end-to-end, translating briefs into formulations, building sensory evaluation protocols, vetting ingredients, and owning product specs to ensure high-quality outputs.

A proven food science leader will mentor and grow the GTI team in a fast-moving cannabis/CFOG space.

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.
• Proven track record of accomplishing significant business results.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the company’s new product strategy in alignment with objectives.
• Team Management and Development: Recruit, mentor, and manage a team of professionals including food scientists.
• Product Development: Oversee end-to-end development from ideation to commercialization and guide formulation decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Food Science

Product Development

Sensory Evaluation

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Related

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

Job description

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) seeks a Director of Product Development - Edibles to lead the Edibles Development team from concept through commercialization. The role owns the development process end-to-end, translating briefs into formulations, building sensory evaluation protocols, vetting ingredients, and owning product specs to ensure high-quality outputs.

A proven food science leader will mentor and grow the GTI team in a fast-moving cannabis/CFOG space.