Head of Product Innovation & Launch

ForceBrands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands partners with a rapidly growing consumer products company to hire a Product Development Director who will own the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization and shape the future product roadmap.

This role requires deep experience in formulated consumer products, strong partnerships with contract manufacturers, and the ability to move quickly in a high-growth environment while collaborating with marketing, operations, finance, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product development for formulated consumer products, particularly detergents or cleaners with surfactants.
• Strong track record working with contract manufacturers and external development partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and product launches simultaneously.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive new product innovation from ideation through launch.
• Identify market trends, consumer insights, and whitespace opportunities.
• Manage relationships with external manufacturing and formulation partners.
• Lead product commercialization efforts across multiple product categories.
• Oversee product specifications, ingredient documentation, and bill of materials.
• Evaluate product costs, margins, and opportunities for optimization.
• Partner cross-functionally with marketing, operations, finance, and leadership teams.
• Support packaging development, including materials, formats, and structural design considerations.

Job description

ForceBrands partners with a rapidly growing consumer products company to hire a Product Development Director who will own the full lifecycle from concept to commercialization and shape the future product roadmap.

This role requires deep experience in formulated consumer products, strong partnerships with contract manufacturers, and the ability to move quickly in a high-growth environment while collaborating with marketing, operations, finance, and leadership.