Product Development Lead
- Stony Brook, NY, United States
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Job details
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience in product development, product management, or category management.
- Posting language
- English
Original job description
Product Development Lead Rockland County, NY Full-Time | On-Site $130,000–$150,000 + Performance Bonus
About the Role A growing consumer healthcare company is seeking an entrepreneurial and innovative Product Development Lead to identify new product opportunities, develop concepts, and bring products to market. This is a hands-on role for someone who can think creatively, conduct market research, manage development projects, and take ownership from concept through launch.
Responsibilities
- Identify new product opportunities through market research, consumer trends, and competitive analysis.
- Develop new OTC healthcare products, formulations, packaging, and product extensions.
- Lead product development from concept through launch.
- Coordinate with purchasing, manufacturing, marketing, regulatory, and quality teams.
- Evaluate product costs, feasibility, and market potential.
- Manage multiple projects, timelines, and development priorities.
- Present new product opportunities and recommendations to leadership.
- Monitor product performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in product development, product management, or category management.
- Proven experience developing and launching physical consumer products.
- Strong market research and competitive analysis skills.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently.
Preferred:
- OTC pharmaceuticals, healthcare, supplements, or CPG experience.
- Familiarity with FDA regulations and product labeling.
- Experience with Amazon, Walmart, and major retail channels.
Ideal Candidate A creative, resourceful, and execution-focused individual who enjoys identifying opportunities, developing new products, and taking ownership of bringing ideas to market.
More about this job
Skills
- Market research
- Packaging
- Procurement
- Identify process improvements
- Project management
- Problem solving
- Develop new products