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Functional Food & Beverage Executive Search

Vice President of Product Development

California, USA

Confidential client – partnered exclusively with Hartmann Young

About the Opportunity

Hartmann Young is proud to be partnered with a leading global brand in the health & nutrition sector , focused on delivering high-quality, great-tasting products that support active and everyday wellness. As the business continues its growth across North America and international markets, we are seeking a Vice President of Product Development to lead and scale innovation efforts across the product portfolio.

This is a key executive leadership role, reporting directly to the C-Suite, and is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of science, consumer insight, and commercial strategy .

Key Responsibilities

• Product Innovation & Strategy
• Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept through commercialisation
• Align innovation pipeline with consumer trends, brand positioning, and commercial goals
• Partner with cross-functional leaders in Brand, R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain
• Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing Product Development team
• Foster a collaborative, fast-moving, and accountable culture
• Commercial & Technical Oversight
• Ensure product feasibility, stability, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
• Drive partnerships with co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers to deliver high-quality formulations
• Oversee sensory testing, packaging inputs, and shelf-life studies
• Strategic Input
• Serve as a thought leader within the business for new formats, categories, and technologies
• Present regularly to Executive and Board-level stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of experience in CPG, functional nutrition, or health-focused food/beverage
• Proven leadership in developing and launching consumer products at scale
• Deep understanding of ingredient science, formulation, and regulatory pathways
• Experience managing external partners, co-mans, and global supply chains
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a high-growth, agile environment
• Strong commercial intuition and consumer empathy

Location

• California-based. Hybrid flexibility available.

For a confidential conversation , please reach out to Amanda on or apply directly below.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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