Manager, Product Development
Core
Lead cross-functional R&D teams to develop and commercialize consumer Lawn, Garden & Home Care products from inception to market.
Role type
Senior Product Development Manager (R&D)
Builds
New consumer product lines, innovative formulations, and strategic partnerships for the Lawn & Garden market.
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Horticulture, Chemical Sciences
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
New product development lifecycle management, cross-functional team leadership, project and budget management, consumer insight analysis, regulatory compliance knowledge, strategic partnership evaluation, talent development and coaching
Preferred skills
MBA with science training, Ph.D. in physical/life science/chemistry/engineering, experience in chemically related product development, advanced business acumen
Technologies
None explicitly listed as tools/frameworks
Responsibilities
Drive new product introductions from ideation to commercialization; mentor and develop future R&D leaders; align technical solutions with business and consumer needs; evaluate strategic partners and acquisition candidates; manage project timelines, budgets, and resources; communicate scientific concepts to senior leadership
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management