Head of Product Development & Scale-Up

Bigelow Tea; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bigelow Tea, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, is seeking a Director of Research and Development who will lead the product development team. This role focuses on the development of new products and improvement of existing offerings, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in product development within consumer packaged goods, especially in beverages. A Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is required, with an advanced degree preferred.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years in product development within CPG, ideally in beverages.
• Strong track record in manufacturing-driven environments.
• Experience with internal manufacturing teams and co-packers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of new and existing products from concept to scale-up.
• Translate innovation briefs into technically sound products.
• Ensure products meet Bigelow’s high standards for quality.

Skills

Product development expertise

Manufacturing knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Bigelow Tea, located in Fairfield, Connecticut, is seeking a Director of Research and Development who will lead the product development team. This role focuses on the development of new products and improvement of existing offerings, ensuring they meet high standards of quality and consistency.

The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in product development within consumer packaged goods, especially in beverages. A Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field is required, with an advanced degree preferred.