Head of Product Development

Title: Head of Product Development
Location: Greater Vancouver (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Managing Director
Compensation: CAD $125,000 – $135,000

We are partnering with a growing and well-established organization in the consumer health space to identify a Head of Product Development to lead formulation, process development, and commercialization activities across a diverse product portfolio.

This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for driving innovation, optimizing formulations, and leading a high-performing technical team. The portfolio includes regulated consumer health products, with a strong focus on solid dosage and liquid formats and cannabinoid-based formulations.

The Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Lead end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across formulation and process development
• Influence product strategy, cost optimization, and technical direction
• Lead scale-up and technical transfer into manufacturing
• Build and develop a high-performing product development team
• Partner cross-functionally with operations, quality, regulatory, procurement, and commercial teams

What You Bring

• Comprehensive experience spanning product development, formulation, and process development within a GMP-regulated environment
• Strong expertise in solid dosage formulation (e.g., tablets, powders, chewables, gums) and beverages
• Experience working within consumer health categories such as dietary supplements, food, cannabinoids, or pharmaceuticals
• Demonstrated success in scale-up, process optimization, and commercialization
• Proven ability to lead and develop technical teams
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Note: Candidates require the authorization to work in Canada.

Leadership Profile

You are a technical leader who enjoys being close to the science, while also bringing the structure, discipline, and strategic thinking needed to scale product development capabilities. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving execution, and elevating team performance.

Why This Role

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role where you can shape product innovation, influence business outcomes, and play a key role in the continued growth of a dynamic organization.

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