Lead end-to-end product development initiatives, including concept, formulation, prototyping, testing, and launch.
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities in ingredients, technologies, and product formats.
Define and oversee product testing protocols, quality control processes, and regulatory compliance.
Optimize existing SKUs for performance, cost, and scalability, including SKU rationalization as needed.
Maintain timelines and project plans for product initiatives, working cross-functionally with marketing, sourcing, production, and design teams.
Lead seasonal project strategy roadmaps, including all product go-to-market and growth initiatives.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to determine pricing, positioning, and feature differentiation.
Collaborate with leadership to translate brand vision into actionable product objectives.
Monitor product performance and iterate quickly to maximize impact and consumer satisfaction.
Develop relationships with local and international vendors and manufacturers to support product initiatives.
Manage vendor performance, quality, and timelines to ensure product excellence.
Optimize costs and minimum order quantities (MOQs) while balancing quality, service, and scalability.

3–5 years of experience in product development, product management, or project management within medical devices and/or consumer products, including beauty, wellness, or personal care categories
Proven track record of leading end-to-end product development from concept through launch
Technical background in product development, including prototyping, testing, quality systems, and regulatory considerations
Hands-on experience with product development, prototyping, quality control, and regulatory compliance
High familiarity with DTC and eCommerce platforms (Shopify, Amazon)
Ability to optimize products for performance, cost, and scalability
Experience managing multiple product initiatives across cross-functional teams (Marketing, Operations, Production, Design)
Experience working with domestic and international vendors to manage quality, timelines, and cost control
Strong analytical skills, including market research, competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and post-launch performance evaluation
Excellent project management, organizational, and communication skills
Entrepreneurial mindset: proactive, adaptable, results-driven, and comfortable with ambiguity
Based in Los Angeles or Orange County, CA (preferred)

Product Development Manager

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