Head of Product Development
Core
Lead end-to-end development of physical consumer products from concept to launch and continuous improvement, serving US consumers.
Role type
Head of Product Development (Physical Consumer Goods)
Builds
Physical consumer products sold via online channels (DTC, Amazon, marketplaces)
Domain
Consumer Products / Physical Goods / E-commerce
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical product development lifecycle management, customer research methodologies, overseas manufacturing management, commercial judgment (pricing/costs/margins), team leadership, AI tool application in product development
Preferred skills
Experience launching products on online marketplaces, experience with US consumer behavior analysis
Technologies
AI-supported research and product development workflows
Responsibilities
Own the complete product development lifecycle including specification, manufacturing, launch, and post-launch performance; Define and prioritize the new product pipeline based on customer and commercial evidence; Manage product development with overseas factories and manufacturing partners; Lead and develop a team of product analysts and sourcing/production coordinators; Establish feedback loops comparing launch forecasts with actual performance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
