Chief Product Officer

Role Overview

We are searching for a seasoned and visionary Chief Product Officer to lead product innovation and growth phases within a swiftly expanding consumer health and wellness company. This senior leadership role involves overseeing product strategy, R&D, scientific affairs, and product commercialization, with the goal of sculpting a future product portfolio, spotting new market trends, and constructing scalable systems for sustained innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and mentor multidisciplinary high-performing teams in product development, research, scientific affairs, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Develop and implement a product innovation strategy to identify novel categories, ingredients, technologies, and consumer trends.
• Create efficient, scalable operational systems that speed up product development and enhance organizational productivity.
• Supervise the creation of scientifically validated, regulatory-compliant, and distinct product formulations.
• Ensure quality control, consistency, operational efficiency, and supply chain robustness throughout product lifecycles.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and operational teams to devise effective go-to-market plans and maximize business impact.
• Promote a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous advancement within product-related departments.
• Utilize emerging technologies, including AI-driven tools, to enhance innovation velocity, formulation quality, and reduce time-to-market.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive experience with at least 15 years of progressive leadership in product management, research, or innovation, preferably within consumer goods, health, or nutrition industries.
• Minimum 5 years managing substantial product or R&D teams in sectors such as supplements, functional foods, or consumer packaged goods.
• Demonstrated success in launching and scaling consumer products from concept to market.
• Strong knowledge of formulation science, ingredient sourcing, regulatory standards, and product quality control.
• Proven ability to build and lead cross-functional teams encompassing product, scientific, and quality roles.
• Commercially astute with talent to align product initiatives with business growth, profitability, and brand strategies.
• Experience establishing scalable systems and processes that deliver long-term organizational benefits.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills suitable for fast-paced, growing companies.
• Entrepreneurial approach balancing innovation speed, operational discipline, and business practicalities.
• Interest in leveraging AI and emerging technologies to optimize product development and operational capacities.

Benefits

• Attractive executive compensation package with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work setup offering flexibility and autonomy.
• Strategic leadership opportunity in a rapidly expanding enterprise.
• Strong influence on product strategy, innovation trajectory, and organizational direction.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid leave supporting work-life harmony.
• Wellness-oriented perks and employee benefits.
• Clear pathways for career advancement and executive exposure.
• Collaborative, high-performance culture emphasizing ownership, innovation, and impact.
• Regular company events and team-building activities.

Additional Information

The role is fully remote and requires a high-trust work environment, emphasizing collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional units to translate ideas into market-leading products. This position is managed through a partner organization that handles application evaluation and recruitment processes. The hiring company makes final decisions independently. Data privacy is strictly observed, including compliance with GDPR, and AI tools may support parts of the recruitment process without replacing human judgment.