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Description

Product Development Manager – CPG (Regulated Consumer Goods)

The Product Development Manager leads the end‑to‑end development of regulated consumer products, ensuring all innovations meet strict regulatory, safety, and quality standards. This role drives cross‑functional collaboration, oversees product registration, and serves as the organization’s subject‑matter expert on product technology, claims, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Innovation

+ Identify and evaluate new product opportunities aligned with brand strategy, market trends, competitive landscape, and profitability.

+ Conduct portfolio and SKU optimization reviews with actionable recommendations.

+ Lead packaging development in partnership with brand and design teams.

Product Development

+ Manage cross‑functional teams (Marketing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Sales, E‑commerce, external partners) to design, test, and launch compliant products.

+ Develop product strategies, specifications, and project roadmaps.

+ Oversee formulation, prototyping, efficacy testing, and validation.

+ Ensure all products meet regulatory and quality requirements, including documentation (SDS, ingredient lists, compliant labels).

+ Build product proformas, including sizing, SKUs, and recommended pricing.

+ Coordinate sourcing of compliant materials and components.

+ Develop launch content: positioning, claims, packaging copy, sell‑in materials, PDP content, and visual assets.

Product Expertise

+ Serve as the internal product expert, understanding technology, claims, testing, applications, and differentiation across the portfolio.

+ Advise marketing and content teams to ensure accurate, compliant product representation.

Regulatory & Registration Management

+ Manage annual state and federal product registrations, budgets, documentation, and renewals.

+ Support audits, retailer requirements, and formula‑related compliance updates.

+ Ensure packaging and digital content remain compliant as regulations evolve.

+ Coordinate trademark registration with external counsel.

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Brand Management, or related field; experience in regulated consumer goods strongly preferred.

+ Proven experience in product development, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance.

+ Strong understanding of EPA, FDA, and state regulatory frameworks.

+ Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional teams and manage complex projects.

+ Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.

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