Chief Product Officer

About the Role

This executive-level position demands an accomplished and visionary Chief Product Officer to spearhead product innovation and growth within a rapidly expanding consumer health and wellness sector. Operating remotely from France, the role involves steering the product strategy, research and development, scientific affairs, and commercialization initiatives. The appointee will be crucial in shaping the future portfolio, discovering new market possibilities, and establishing scalable innovation frameworks. Collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams is key to translating concepts into leading market products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture high-performing teams encompassing product development, R&D, scientific affairs, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance.
• Craft and implement strategies for product innovation by exploring new categories, ingredients, technologies, and consumer behavior trends.
• Design and enhance scalable operational systems that streamline product development and boost organizational efficiency.
• Manage creation of scientifically validated, compliant, and distinct product formulations.
• Ensure product lifecycle integrity marked by quality, consistency, efficiency, and resilient supply chains.
• Collaborate with commercial, marketing, and operations teams to formulate effective go-to-market plans that optimize business results.
• Promote a culture emphasizing excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement across all product-related functions.
• Utilize cutting-edge technologies and AI-driven methods to expedite innovation, enhance formulation quality, and shorten time-to-market.

Candidate Requirements

• Extensive leadership experience exceeding 15 years in product innovation, R&D, or related domains within consumer goods, health, or nutrition sectors.
• At least 5 years managing sizable product or R&D units in supplements, functional foods, consumer packaged goods, or aligned industries.
• Proven success in launching and scaling consumer products from inception through commercial rollout.
• In-depth knowledge of formulation science, ingredient sourcing, regulatory affairs, and quality management.
• Substantial experience in leading cross-functional teams spanning product development, science, quality control, and related functions.
• Strong commercial insight enabling product decisions aligned with growth goals, profitability, and brand strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to develop scalable structures and processes that foster sustainable organizational growth.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills tailored to dynamic, fast-growing settings.
• Entrepreneurial approach capable of balancing innovation, speed, operational discipline, and pragmatic business considerations.
• Interest and openness to incorporating AI and emerging technological advancements to refine product development and operational productivity.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive executive compensation packages with performance-linked incentives.
• Flexible, fully remote work setup ensuring autonomy.
• Strategic leadership role within a swiftly expanding organization.
• Significant opportunity to influence product strategy, innovation direction, and overall company trajectory.
• Comprehensive health and wellness coverage inclusive of employees’ families.
• Generous paid leave promoting work-life balance.
• Wellness-oriented perks and employee benefits.
• Career advancement prospects and direct involvement in executive decisions.
• A collaborative, high-achievement culture valuing ownership, innovation, and impact.
• Regular company events and team-building activities fostering cohesion.

Additional Information

This vacancy is managed by a partner organization responsible for application processing and recruitment stages. An AI-assisted candidate matching system is employed to ensure impartial and prompt evaluation based on essential role criteria. The partner company conducts final selection procedures including interviews and assessments. Data privacy is strictly maintained under GDPR and related legislation, with rights available for data access, correction, erasure, and objection. AI tools may support parts of the hiring process but final hiring judgments rest with human reviewers.