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Green Thumb Industries (GTI) · 1 week ago

Technical Manager, Product Innovation (Vape, Concentrates, Specialty products)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Green Thumb Industries (GTI) is focused on continuous innovation to enhance product experiences for consumers. The Technical Manager, Product Innovation will lead the innovation strategy for vape and concentrates, overseeing the entire process from concept to launch while managing a team and ensuring alignment across departments.

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Responsibilities

Support the development of a multi-year innovation pipeline, grounded in category and consumer insights, industry trends, and local market needs

Own the full innovation process for all new vape and concentrates products; successful project delivery will include full implementation from project initiation to launch

Work collaboratively with your Director, Product Innovation – Smokable, Specialty to establish the business case and technical brief for all new innovation projects

Drive a clear and consistent feedback loop with Product Development to ensure alignment, transparency, and progress throughout the product development process

Develop launch timelines and track projects throughout the product launch process, inclusive of risk assessments and performance metrics

Lead the cross-functional development of new packaging structures, including the briefing process, coordination of feedback, and approvals with key stakeholders

Partner with Brand Marketing to ensure seamless transitions of creative deliverables throughout the new product development process

Collaborate effectively with our VP, Extraction & Formulation on new product concepts and the overall development process, including highly technical extraction processes and both oil and hardware specifications

Deliver highly technical feedback to external vape hardware manufacturers AND translate back in simplified terms to the broader team

Extrapolate highly technical data and specifications to inform overall product and project plans

Work directly with our production sites to ensure operational readiness ahead of launch

Support Technical Associates, Product Innovation – Vape, Concentrates, Specialty on the execution of all market expansion projects inclusive of business cases, market-specific formulations, packaging, and overall product launch process

Understand all state-specific regulations impacting both formulations and packaging

Coach, develop, and manage a team of Technical Associates, Product Innovation – Vape, Concentrates, Specialty

Qualification

Cannabis lab/R&D experienceExtraction methods knowledgeVape hardware developmentPeople management experienceProject management methodologiesStakeholder managementDetail orientationProduct acumenCannabis knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

3+ years of EITHER: 1) Cannabis lab/R&D experience – with a focus on extraction OR 2) Cannabis/nicotine vape hardware development experience

People management experience, including supervising, coaching, and developing direct reports

Strong technical knowledge of extraction methods, oil specifications, and vape hardware components; must be able to participate in highly technical conversations with both internal and external stakeholders and translate technical details effectively to our commercial, leadership, and downstream production teams

Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously

Strong detail orientation and organizational skills

Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain focused and positive amidst shifting priorities

Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization, including our executive team

Strong product acumen and cannabis knowledge

Strong understanding of project management methodologies

Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office required

Must pass any and all required background checks

Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry

Must possess valid driver's license

Must be a minimum of 21 years of age

Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry