Senior Product Development Lead - Home & Personal Care

ForceBrands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ForceBrands is partnering with a rapidly growing consumer products company to lead product development and drive the lifecycle from concept through commercialization. You will shape the future product roadmap and manage cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and finance.

The role emphasizes consumer insights, collaboration with contract manufacturers, and a strategic approach to new product launches in the home and personal care categories.

Qualifications

• Experience leading product development for formulated consumer products (detergents, cleaners, or surfactants)
• Experience with external development partners and contract manufacturers
• Ability to manage multiple projects and launches in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead the full product development lifecycle from ideation to launch and commercialization
• Identify trends, consumer insights, and whitespace opportunities
• Manage relationships with external manufacturers and formulation partners
• Oversee product specifications, ingredients, and BOMs
• Evaluate costs, margins, and optimization opportunities
• Collaborate with marketing, operations, finance, and leadership
• Support packaging development including materials and formats

Skills

Product development leadership

Contract manufacturers

Market insights

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

ForceBrands is partnering with a rapidly growing consumer products company to lead product development and drive the lifecycle from concept through commercialization. You will shape the future product roadmap and manage cross-functional teams across marketing, operations, and finance.

The role emphasizes consumer insights, collaboration with contract manufacturers, and a strategic approach to new product launches in the home and personal care categories.