16h ago

VP, Innovation

Stamford, CT

$250k-$350k / yearest.

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💼 About This Role

You'll define and scale Curaleaf's innovation agenda across brands and product categories. You'll build a disciplined pipeline from consumer insight to commercialization, ensuring new products are differentiated and margin-accretive in a complex multi-state environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Define enterprise innovation strategy across brands, categories, and markets.
  • Build and manage prioritized innovation and renovation pipeline.
  • Evaluate innovation opportunities for consumer desirability and feasibility.
  • Partner with Brand, Commercial, Finance, and Operations on portfolio choices.

📋 Requirements

  • 12+ years of innovation or product strategy experience in CPG or adjacent industries.
  • Strong understanding of CPG innovation best practices including stage-gate processes.
  • Commercial and financial acumen evaluating revenue potential and margin impact.
  • Ability to lead through influence in a complex, matrixed organization.

✨ Nice to Have

  • Cannabis experience is a plus.
  • Experience in regulated or multi-market environments strongly preferred.
  • Experience working with R&D and external partners.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

  • 💰 Competitive Pay and Benefits
  • 🏖️ Generous PTO and Parental Leave
  • 📈 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • 🏥 Life/Disability Insurance
  • 🎁 Product Discounts

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
  2. 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
  3. 3Executive Interview· 60 min
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