[Hiring] Senior Product Development Manager @OLLY

Role Description

The Senior Product Development Manager is a senior-level individual contributor and people leader within the OLLY organization. This role owns end-to-end technical delivery of new product development (NPD) and lifecycle management initiatives, leading complex projects across multiple dosage forms from concept through commercialization. The role partners closely with cross-functional teams including Brand, Innovation, Technical Services, and Quality/Regulatory teams to deliver high-quality, compliant products that meet consumer, business, and timeline expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently lead multiple, complex product development programs across various dosage formats from technical brief through scale-up and commercial production.
• Serve as the primary technical owner and decision-maker for assigned projects, ensuring delivery of milestones on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen effective working relationships with contract manufacturers, vendors, suppliers, and key internal partners to ensure successful technical execution and long-term collaboration.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to co-manufacturers, proactively troubleshooting formulation, processing, and scale-up challenges.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy, setting technical direction and influencing prioritization across projects.
• Apply strategic problem-solving skills to complex, ambiguous challenges and propose scalable solutions.
• Demonstrate strong cross-functional leadership and communication, translating complex technical topics into clear, actionable insights.
• Model company values, provide constructive feedback, and support team capability development through informal mentorship and collaboration.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure products meet all applicable CFR, GMP, and internal quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Brand, Innovation, and Marketing partners on sensory development, product optimization, and consumer testing initiatives.
• Work with Operations and Supply Chain to support technical transfers, secondary sourcing, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Technical Documentation & Compliance

• Lead development and approval of technical documentation including product briefs, specifications, formulas, stability protocols, and commercialization documentation.
• Manage stability programs including protocol creation, sample coordination, data review, and trend analysis.
• Identify and mitigate technical and execution risks through proactive planning and solution development.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Drive continuous product improvement initiatives related to quality, cost optimization, performance, and consumer experience.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement, innovation, and technical capability building across the product portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline (advanced degree a plus).
• 6–9+ years of experience in dietary supplement and/or food product development with a proven track record of successful product launches.
• Deep technical expertise across formulation, processing, scale-up, and commercialization.
• Experience with Gummy PD required as well as in-depth knowledge of the VMS category.
• Strong working knowledge of CFR, GMP requirements, and ingredient functionality in foods and supplements.
• Experience creating and managing technical documentation that meets quality and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver results in a fast-paced, agile environment.

What to Expect During the Interview Process

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team.
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other Ollies on the team.
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross-functional Ollies.
• Final Round: Homework*

*At OLLY, our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs.

The Details

• LOCATION: Remote, USA
• HOURS: Full time, exempt (salary)
• TRAVEL: Up to ~25% domestic travel
• MANAGER: Director, Product Development
• PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• The pay range for this position is $126,720.00 - $174,240.00.
• For this remote role, compensation is determined based on geographic location and experience, and the final offer will reflect these factors within the posted range.

Benefits

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team.
• 100% employer-paid medical coverage for employee only, dental + ortho, and vision insurance.
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year.
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits.
• Annual Bonus.
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match.
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends.
• Free product.
• And much more!