Associate Director of Product Development

Associate Director of Product Development

At Dr. Squatch, we're raising the bar on men's personal care with our line of natural, high-performance products. We're on a high-growth, fast-moving ride, continually introducing new product categories, launching into retailers nationwide, and growing internationally. We have been recognized and certified by Great Place to Work multiple times, and we achieved status as a certified B Corp in 2023. We are looking for passionate, talented people who want to join us in our mission to inspire and educate men to be happier and healthier!

About the Role :

The Associate Director of Product Development will be part of the team responsible for bringing new and innovative personal care products to life. Dr. Squatch is continually expanding into new product categories and this role will lead the development process for externally formulated and manufactured products. A passion for contributing to new product ideas and excitement about new product development is key. The ideal candidate will balance the creative side of innovation and technical problem solving with the people and project management requirements of the role.

This position will report to the Senior Director of Research & Development.

This is a full-time, hybrid role with company benefits based in Marina del Rey, CA. Regular travel to contract manufacturing facilities around the country will be required (~25%).

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $130,000 to $150,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

What You'll Do :

• Drive innovative product and ingredient research to build a back catalog of unique product ideas in partnership with our third party manufacturers
• Explore future looking trends and product category opportunities for the business, working closely with Product Strategy and Marketing to identify key gaps in the market for men's personal care and develop recommendations for 3+ year product launch roadmap
• Manage all aspects of new product development for externally formulated and manufactured products from concept to commercialization, including brainstorming new ideas, building briefs summarizing important product attributes, evaluating sample submissions, reviewing marketing materials such as packaging artwork and website copy, and ensuring seamless handoff to full scale production
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Supply Chain, Product Strategy, Marketing, Fragrance Development, Packaging Development, and Commercialization to bring new products to market
• Manage timelines of product development projects to support execution of new product launches in accordance with our product launch calendar, including the onboarding of new manufacturers as needed
• Build and refine processes to ensure that cross-functional teams are always on the same page as it relates to new product development and commercialization, acting as the primary point of contract for innovation and development with contract manufacturers
• Maintain documentation of externally produced formulas in accordance with our quality systems, such as clinical testing reports for claims substantiation and specifications for formulas, recipes, and release criteria
• Lead team of two direct reports and support their growth and development to build product development team capability and expertise

About You :

Our core values come naturally and make us a better, more whole, and unique team. We are bold and innovative - we are creative, rethink how things are done, and find a way. We play to win - we have high standards, we encourage ownership of work, we are scrappy, we act with urgency, and we invest in the outcome of our work. We are team squatch - we are humble, help others outside our own wheelhouse, stay positive, have fun, and have approachable and transparent leadership.

We offer a competitive salary in a growth-focused & collaborative team environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k with Squatch match, and PTO. We also have great perks like healthy snacks, frequent company events, and of course, free products!

For applicants with disabilities, reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified applicants with disabilities may participate in the application process. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process, please let us know when you submit your application and we'll do our very best to adjust as needed.