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Here are 8 cannabis jobs mentioning "product development manager" in April 2024, at companies like Emerald Sun, Lume Cannabis CO, Kiva Confections, and Cresco Labs, including positions such as Product Development Manager, R&D Product Development Associate Manager, Manager, Product Development (Beverage), and Product Development Manager / Marketing Associate.
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Product Development Manager (Ukiah Location)
As a Product Development Manager at Emerald Sun, you will be project leader on all things Product Development. You will work closely with the Leadership Team to develop a product roadmap to build our brand portfolio. You will be the R&D team at Emerald Sun, executing formulation and process development from the lab benchtop through pilot plant scale-up. Together, we will create a diverse offering of innovative, safe and sustainable products for everyone to enjoy.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to understand product categories, required timelines and deliverables.
- Execute benchtop development, pilot plant scale-up, specification development and data collection
- Execute commercial shelf-life studies.
- Ensures proper documentation for all project work is completed and stored in compliance with internal standards.
- Design and analyze shelf-life studies to validate for safety, efficacy, sensory, and stability over desired lifetime of product
- Maintain inventory to prevent out-of-stock or out of date ingredients
- Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues on projects
- Collaborate with Executive team on product development
- Develop basic methods, theories and approaches used in the execution of sensory evaluation and consumer testing research
- Design and develop surveys/questionnaires, in order to gain specific insights on product efficacy, flavor and overall performance
- Manage execution of product testing research with adherence to cannabis regulations and compliance standards
- This may include moderating focus groups and orchestrating or coordinating In Home Use Tests (IHUT)
- Gather and analyze data to report to the Product Development Manager which includes, but is not limited to:
- Statistical analysis of data to help guide product development – primarily control testing across various attributes
- Finding correlations within tested variables using regressions and other statistical methodology
- Ability to report results in timely and easily understandable manner
- Create visual aids to increase understanding of the material being reported
- Manage internal sensory program including development of training materials for employee sensory training
- Ensure that there is documentation and production SOPs with measurable results and data points for evaluation
- Provide a weekly progress report, and stick to desired launch schedule
Qualifications
- Experience operating or working in a laboratory environment or pilot plant
- Understanding of sensory methodology and statistical analysis of sensory data
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally
- Effective project and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food and implementation of new technologies
- Team player, with the ability to inspire and be inspired by many different types of people and roles
- Effectively train others to ensure that their is continuity on the team
- Strong knowledge or desire to learn how to make various foods, beverages, topicals and more
Plus but not required
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Business development: 2 years (Required)
- managment: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Product Development Manager (Ukiah Location)
As a Product Development Manager at Emerald Sun, you will be project leader on all things Product Development. You will work closely with the Leadership Team to develop a product roadmap to build our brand portfolio. You will be the R&D team at Emerald Sun, executing formulation and process development from the lab benchtop through pilot plant scale-up. Together, we will create a diverse offering of innovative, safe and sustainable products for everyone to enjoy.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Leadership Team to understand product categories, required timelines and deliverables.
- Execute benchtop development, pilot plant scale-up, specification development and data collection
- Execute commercial shelf-life studies.
- Ensures proper documentation for all project work is completed and stored in compliance with internal standards.
- Design and analyze shelf-life studies to validate for safety, efficacy, sensory, and stability over desired lifetime of product
- Maintain inventory to prevent out-of-stock or out of date ingredients
- Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues on projects
- Collaborate with Executive team on product development
- Develop basic methods, theories and approaches used in the execution of sensory evaluation and consumer testing research
- Design and develop surveys/questionnaires, in order to gain specific insights on product efficacy, flavor and overall performance
- Manage execution of product testing research with adherence to cannabis regulations and compliance standards
- This may include moderating focus groups and orchestrating or coordinating In Home Use Tests (IHUT)
- Gather and analyze data to report to the Product Development Manager which includes, but is not limited to:
- Statistical analysis of data to help guide product development – primarily control testing across various attributes
- Finding correlations within tested variables using regressions and other statistical methodology
- Ability to report results in timely and easily understandable manner
- Create visual aids to increase understanding of the material being reported
- Manage internal sensory program including development of training materials for employee sensory training
- Ensure that there is documentation and production SOPs with measurable results and data points for evaluation
- Provide a weekly progress report, and stick to desired launch schedule
Qualifications
- Experience operating or working in a laboratory environment or pilot plant
- Understanding of sensory methodology and statistical analysis of sensory data
- Ability to communicate cross-functionally
- Effective project and time-management skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously
- Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm for food and implementation of new technologies
- Team player, with the ability to inspire and be inspired by many different types of people and roles
- Effectively train others to ensure that their is continuity on the team
- Strong knowledge or desire to learn how to make various foods, beverages, topicals and more
Plus but not required
- Bachelors or Associates degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related field
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $69,388.50 - $157,991.08 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Business development: 2 years (Required)
- managment: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: One location
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Product Development Manager
The Company
We aren’t like other Cannabis brands. We’re actually our own brand! Lume Cannabis Co. is a fully vertical cannabis brand operating out of Troy, Michigan. We build our own cultivation facilities exclusively growing our own Cannabis, package our own product, and sell it only from our own stores. Our brand is rooted in quality – it is reflected in everything we do, from our industry-leading cultivation facility and unmatched product, to our ultra-premium retail stores and revolutionary consumer experience. We control the entire process from start to finish, so we can ensure its exceptionally executed every single time—no cut corners, no easy-ways-out, no compromises, and no other-guys.
The Responsibilities
- Reporting to Product Director
- Drive product development from product brief to retail ready product that drive sales and create customer adoption
- Actively communicate status of projects to all project stakeholders, which include the cross functional teams
- Create detailed product spec sheets to communicate product requirements to all parties
- Evaluate and resolve product feasibility constraints, design optimization and product production
- Critically analyze and recommend solutions for design and cost optimization
- Works with internal and external production teams to ensure product specs are met in all phases of production
- Monitor production schedules to ensure deadlines are met
- In collaboration with supply chain, aid in selecting and sourcing materials from outside vendors to meet product requirements
- Develop methodology to test and measure products for quality and compliance in accordance with product spec sheets
- Visit key markets regularly to stay informed of competitive and market trends
The Requirements
- Cannabis experience and passion required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial/product design or similar
- Excellent communication skills to work within a team
- Proficiency in graphic design (Acrobat/Adobe), color pantones and material selection
- Proven working experience as a product developer or in a related field
- Creative and innovative thinking skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, decentralized environment
- A self-starter who is proactive, takes initiative and can step in and start adding value immediately to strengthen the product team
- Ability to manage multiple high priority projects simultaneously
- Attention to detail
- Experience with product lifecycle management
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Application Question(s):
- Do you have professional cannabis experience
Work Location: One location
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Kiva Confections (www.kivaconfections.com) is a world-class cannabis-infused edibles company in California, the largest cannabis market in the world. Kiva's line includes Kiva Chocolate Bars, Terra Bites, Petra Mints, Lost Farms Gummies & Chews, and Camino Gummies. Our products are crafted from premium ingredients and thoughtfully combined with California cannabis. Since our beginning in 2010, our goal has been to create confections that redefine what a cannabis confection ought to be. By applying art and science, we ensure a deliciously consistent experience.
We have high-reaching growth plans as the legal market and consumer adoption expand. Key growth initiatives include ambitious platform innovation, outstanding marketing, geographic expansion, strategic partnerships, and more. We are resourced for this spectacular growth and looking for great people to help take us to the next level.
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Job Summary*
The R&D Associate Manager will support execution of R&D goals in all areas of R&D related to product development, optimization, and scale up of cannabis products in formats such as confections, chocolates, beverages etc. to meet Kiva’s goals and deliver revenue targets. The person will be responsible for product development activities including formulation, scale-up of solid dosage products. This position will report to the R&D Director and work closely with R&D Managers and Technicians.
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Must have gummies or solid dosage experience!_
As Kiva's R&D Associate Manager, Product Development, you will...
- Develop cannabis food products in various delivery formats (confections, chocolates, mints and beverages)
- Support technical projects as assigned by the head of R&D. This includes responsibility for formulation and process development, and routine testing
- Plan experiments, analyze data statistically, and evaluate physical characteristics of new raw materials.
- Assists Manufacturing, Validation, Packaging, and Regulatory Affairs, with technical input.
- Partner with marketing, operations and quality teams on new product innovation to ensure alignment and feasibility and to improve performance against objectives
- Operate under the highest standards of compliance and integrity and ensure that the R&D and other teams are following company defined protocols
- Have a sense of urgency with a can-do demeanor with strong analytical skills and problem-solving tools including root cause analysis, flowcharts and diagrams
This job is for you if...
- You want to sell a real product that gives to a better world
- You have integrity and enjoy running an honest sales process.
- You’ve been told (more than once) that you are up to the challenge, a dynamic, a roll-up-the-sleeves, get stuff done type of person that is organized, clear and thoughtful.
- Your friends describe you as honest, committed and detailed.
- You’ve been called a hard worker.
- You don’t leave things to chance and rely on your ability to “wing it.” Rather you’re calculated, prepared and take measured risks.
- You don’t want to play politics and office games to get ahead!
- You have VERY strong conversational communication skills.
- You have a way with people.
- You like to play on a winning team.
What we're looking for...
- BS/ MS degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Pharmaceutical with experience in Food and Beverage or Nutraceutical or Pharmaceutical field with experience in product development and formulations with any 1 or more formats such as gummies, chews, mints, beverages, spray drying and emulsions. Experience in Cannabis is a plus however not required
- Knowledge of Food & Supplement regulations (including DSHEA, FD&C Act Section 21 CFR 111) is preferred.
- Must possess knowledge pertaining to the food, beverage or nutraceutical industry and must be well versed in a variety of ingredients, their usage, forms, activities and all other relevant characteristics
- Familiarity with R&D processes and practices, takes and completes direction well and works well within team and with cross-functional teams
- Highly collaborative, Standout colleague, Detail oriented, Self-starter and comfortable taking initiative, as well as capable of producing high quality results on a balanced basis
- Hands-on approach to business; very flexible and not reluctant to get involved in all aspects of the business
Kiva Confections provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
DISCLOSURE TO JOB APPLICANTS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA CONSUMER PRIVACY ACT (CCPA)
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Job Type: Full-time
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COMPANY OVERVIEW
MISSION STATEMENT
Recently named one of Entrepreneur magazine's Top 100 Cannabis Leaders, Cresco Labs is one of the largest vertically-integrated multi-state cannabis operators in the United States. Cresco is built to become the most important company in the cannabis industry by combining the most strategic geographic footprint with one of the leading distribution platforms in North America. Employing a consumer-packaged goods ("CPG") approach to cannabis, Cresco's house of brands is designed to meet the needs of all consumer segments and includes some of the most recognized and trusted national brands including Cresco, Remedi and Mindy's, a line of edibles created by James Beard Award-winning chef Mindy Segal. Sunnyside*, Cresco's national dispensary brand is a wellness-focused retailer designed to build trust, education and convenience for both existing and new cannabis consumers. Recognizing that the cannabis industry is poised to become one of the leading job creators in the country, Cresco has launched the industry's first national comprehensive Social Equity and Educational Development (SEED) initiative designed to ensure that all members of society have the skills, knowledge and opportunity to work in and own businesses in the cannabis industry.
MISSION STATEMENT
At Cresco, we aim to lead the nation's cannabis industry with a focus on regulatory compliance, product consistency, and customer satisfaction. Our operations bring legitimacy to the cannabis industry by acting with the highest level of integrity, strictly adhering to regulations, and promoting the clinical efficacy of cannabis. As Cresco grows, we will operate with the same level of professionalism and precision in each new market we move in to.
JOB SUMMARY
The Product Development Manager for Flower and Pre-Roll categories will execute and actively participate in product development tasks and will work in conjunction with Cultivation, Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing, and Strategic Development teams to design and launch new products and optimize existing products. The Product Development Manager will demonstrate their knowledge in cannabis product design, testing and validation, flower processing, problem solving, project management, and the understanding of consumer expectations to deliver best-in-class flower and ready to smoke SKUs for Cresco Labs.
CORE JOB DUTIES
- Demonstrate technical leadership, functioning as a technical thought leader on project teams, taking accountability for overall product results including final product construction and design
- Support the product development process for flower-based SKUs, from concept to commercialization for Consumer-Packaged Goods
- Execute the development of pre-rolls and infused pre-rolls for both automation and manual manufacturing environments
- Establish strain-specific standards across new flower strains
- Prepare facility documentation needed for production, processing, and packaging teams to be able to effectively hit the product specs for new SKUs to new markets
- Uphold and train on Brand Standards across all flower product categories and brand tiers when developing new SKUs
- Design and execute experiments when needed to systematically characterize functional properties of chemical and physical flower attributes
- Ability to analyze tests and experiments and appropriately make recommendations for product changes needed to achieve defined product targets and expectations
- Create bench-top prototypes for new or modified flower SKUs
- Conduct stability testing and record results for new flower genetics and SKUs
- Participate in product reviews in order to understand each flower market and the unique product nuances within that market, gather and publish results
- Demonstrate exceptional good laboratory technique and practices such as documentation and project organizational skills
- Collect, record and analyze data from the field and manufacturing and interpret and translate results into solutions
- Identify testing and analysis opportunities in order to ensure best-in-class development of CPG products
- Conduct product evaluations and testing, lead internal consumer testing panels
- Facilitation of in-state and out-of-state R&D line runs, pack out trials, and pre-commercialization line trials
- Conduct assessment and capability studies leading up to product commercialization
- Prepare and present demo items to management and cross-functional teams
- Support all flower and pre-roll launches - Organize, create and conduct training with internal employees for new product launches or new equipment implementation
- Coordination of projects and opportunities to ensure work is properly organized, scheduled and completed on time
- Support the brand's need to identify and understand what the brand stands for in the minds of consumers including brand identity, essence, vision, mission and core values to drive relevant communications and innovation
REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
- Technical degree in plant cultivation, biological sciences, chemistry, conservation, sustainability, product design or a similarly related technical field
- 1-3 years experience in cannabis cultivation, product development, or cannabis R&D preferably with an MSO
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of the cannabis industry and the fundamental scientific properties of the cannabis plant and it's derivatives
- Experience with the identification and development of cannabis products
- CPG cannabis experience preferred
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and able to manage multiple development projects concurrently
- Shows a high degree of proactive thinking, strong communication and presentations skills, collaborative mindset
- Self-starter with creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work in a fast-pasted cultivation, lab, and manufacturing environment while adhering to safety and GMP protocol
- Likes to be an ambassador / advocate of the company and represent with pride at industry events with customers and community
- Ability to travel as needed to sites across the U.S. (estimated 10%)
COVID-19 REQUIREMENTS
Cresco Labs requires that all corporate employees be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on or before September 30, 2021. If you are offered and accept a position, you will be required to prove your vaccination status prior to when your employment begins. If you require a medical or religious accommodation with regard to vaccination, please let us know once you receive an offer of employment (if applicable).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be 21 years of age or older to apply
- Must comply with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Cresco Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Everyone is welcome here. Each of us is unique, and that's what makes us amazing. We believe in inclusiveness and celebrating each person's individuality, because there's power in bringing people with different points of view and life experiences together. That's why we provide equal employment opportunities (EEO). All applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.
So, bring yourself and your best ideas; when we feel safe and comfortable being ourselves, there's no limit to what we can achieve.
IN A NUTSHELL…
The Product Development Manager, Beverage will have a high level of technical expertise and experience in developing and manufacturing beverage products and related processes. This role will be responsible for managing projects, smaller technical teams, and continuous cross functional work across the organization to bring best in class products to Parallel's shelves,
Parallel is one of the largest multi-state cannabis companies in the world, owning and operating in five markets; Florida (Surterra Wellness), Massachusetts (NETA), Pennsylvania (Goodblend), Nevada (The Apothecary Shoppe) and Texas (Surterra Wellness). If you enjoy companies that are growing, moving fast, and constantly challenging themselves to achieve more, then Parallel is for you. We work hard, lean on each other, and are passionate about a pretty ambitious vision … pioneering a new paradigm of what well-being can be for all people, everywhere. For more information, visit www.liveparallel.com.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Providing ongoing Project Management in all development stages of new beverage Sku's
- Partnering with Compliance and QA functions to develop spec sheets, safety standards and scalable production processes
- Partnership with the Cross functional teams of Cultivation and Supply chain to ensure proactive allocation of biomass to support the categories growth
- Delivering ongoing training and development for the local state teams
- Ensuring that nutrition guard rails and other criteria are maintained in the development process
- Monitoring and researching food science trends, manufacturing processes, and innovations on an ongoing basis to continue to bring new ideas to the team
- Participating in all stages of product development, from ideation to manufacturing and the scale up necessary to support demand plans
- Drafting transferrable SOPs that align technical skill sets with manufacturing practices
- Maintaining and following all SOPs relating to food safety ensuring best in class manufacturing laboratory equipment operational practices
- Applying basic scientific and/or engineering principles to problems and issues with a disciplined, systematic approach
- Creating and executing detailed project plans with timelines, and manage all projects and deliverables to support wider business direction and deadlines
- Meticulously and accurately record all tests and all pertinent analytical information
- Collaborating effectively with other team members (science, culinary, business operations) to resolve issues and deliver business objectives
- Leading and participating in product tastings and plant trials of new products
- Assisting in the production of product samples for internal and external requests
- Performing tasks and other administrative activities as assigned
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS YOU'LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field; Master's degree is preferred
- Cannabis industry experience in the area of extractions highly preferred
- 3-5 years of demonstrated progressive professional experience in a Research and Development setting within the food and beverage industry
- Previous experience developing and executing taste panel framework
- Superior organizational and project management skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop creative solutions to solve problems
- Ability to accurately document and communicate results to peers and team leadership
- Ability to mentor junior team members and technicians on scientific process and research techniques
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft suite
- Age 21 or over (Required)
- High School Diploma or equivalent (Required)
- Valid Government-Issued Photo ID (Required)
YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IF YOU…
- Are self-motivated; micro-managing isn't fun for anyone
- Roll your sleeves up and do the work; strategy is important, but so is getting stuff done
- Can work fast and be flexible; our industry is always changing
- Play nice with others; we collaborate with each other a lot
- Think creatively; sometimes, the "traditional" solution isn't the best one
WHAT YOU GET
- Consistent, reliable benefits; Full medical/vision/dental, 401k with a possible company match, access to company-sponsored well-being programs
- Balance and flexibility; paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work arrangements
- Financial opportunity; an incentive program that provides opportunity to earn cash AND equity in a fast-growing company and industry
- Employee discount
- Chance to make a difference; Employee Relief Fund, community volunteerism opportunities through Benevity
PARALLEL IS UNITED BY OUR VISION, MISSION, & VALUES
Our Vision – why we exist – is to pioneer well-being and improve the quality of life for humanity through the benefits of cannabinoids.
Our Mission – how we will do this – is to build a leading, global well-being company through the best talent, our values, trusted and recognized brands, science and technology-based innovation, and a relentless focus on execution and continuous improvement.
Our Values – Integrity | Collaboration | Alignment | Intentionality | Accountability | Agility
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
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Job details
Salary
$18 - $25 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Salary
$18 - $25 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Full Job Description
Product Development Manager/Marketing Associate needed in an extremely fast paced, highly competitive cannabis company. Associate must be a self motivated, strong individual who is highly flexible and open to take direction and criticism from different people. Associate will work with CEO and COO. to determine what products are needed, created and produced. Role is to determine how company can meet business targets while providing new products that will serve the needs of their clients. We want to ultimately produce products that will represent the brand image of their company and meet customer expectations for quality and function.
Associate will be involved with all stages of a product's life cycle. Generating ideas, identify gaps in company's product line to determine where there is need for products. Associate will research to assess the potential demand, source materials and service providers, request proposals, oversee production, coordinate efforts with Medcare CEO & COO as well as confer with marketing staff to ensure the product will fit with existing marketing strategies and ensure products meets the highest of expectations. They will also be responsible in making sure that all cannabis compliance laws and regulations are followed. They will be involved from idea-source-production-launch and sale.
Will also work in conjunction with executive staff and marketing to improve movement of existing product lines, promotions, events and various other avenues.
Cannabis brands and product knowledge a plus, but not required. Must be a minimum age of 21 by law to be considered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location:
- One location
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
- Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
- Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
- Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Work Remotely:
- No
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Who We Are: Medicine Man Technologies (OTCQX: MDCL) is an experienced first-mover and fully integrated operator in the cannabis industry, offering consulting, retail pharma-grade products and turnkey solutions for cannabis cultivators for over a decade. Medicine Man Technologies is leveraging expertise and intellectual property to vertically integrate research, retail, cultivation, formulation and distribution operations with active and past clients in 18 states and seven countries. For more information, please visit our website: www.medicinemantechnologies.com.
Product Development Manager
Position Objective:
We are seeking an energetic, fast moving and flexible Product Development Manager to own the entire Product Development Lifecycle. As Product Development Manager, you will develop the vision, strategy and roadmap playing a key role in growing company revenue. Using your experience in managing products, you will be required to build business cases ideating and supporting products that will delight and engage stakeholders and customers alike.
Essential Functions:
- Setting the strategic vision and tactical priorities for the development and planning of the product roadmap
- Support and review design, prototyping, vendor relations for supply chain insuring conformity to regulatory and compliance guidelines.
- Representing the Voice of the Customer in all product programs and assure the necessary research (qualitative and quantitative) has been done to validate customer hypotheses.
- Identifying new opportunities, defining business case and driving organizational alignment.
- Assuring business commitments can be made and kept by the product team.
- Prioritizing and planning the resources needed to deliver products on budget and on time.
- Owning and delivering on the customer experience, engagement and business metrics including acquisition, engagement, and revenue
- Managing product reviews and communicating with stakeholders on status, trade-offs, issues and dependencies
- Rapid and appropriate escalation of critical issues
- Generating and implementing big ideas to drive business improvements, innovation, and scale.
Knowledge and Other Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience owning and driving end-to-end complex product requirements
- BA or BS in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Seasoned product owner in an Agile and/or Lean development environment
- Ability to earn the trust teams, stakeholders and leadership
- Experience partnering closely with cross functional teams to produce break-through products
- Demonstrated ability to discover and translate customer needs into business and product requirements using a variety of research techniques.
- Ability to investigate problems at hand, dive deep to the root cause, and find systematic gaps while supporting conclusions with analytical data
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, evaluate outcomes and challenge conventional wisdom
- Excel at delivering results in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment and effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
- Good time and resource management skills simplifying product roadmaps, establishing owners and timelines, and reporting status
- Proficiency in Tableau, Google Analytics and/or other business analytics platforms
- Good written and verbal communication skills are a must
- Other projects and assignments as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- 5+ years in product management
- MBA or MS in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Strong A/B testing background, with experience using Optimizely, Google Optimize, or equivalent
- Cannabis experience highly desirable
***Strong Internal Candidate Identified, but other candidates encouraged to apply***
Working Conditions (Schedule, Environment, Travel)
Office environment, Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm
Evenings and Weekend hours as required
Local and distant travel as required
Medicine Man Technologies is committed to fairness and equality of opportunity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Medicine Man Technologies participates in E-Verify for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $100,000.00 /year
Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications
Work Location:
- One location
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
This Job Is:
- A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
- A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks - learn more at https://start.indeed.com/fair-chance)
- A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
- A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
- Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma
- A job for which people with disabilities are encouraged to apply
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