16h ago
VP, Innovation
Stamford, CT
✨ $250k-$350k / yearest.
full-timedirectorhealthcare
💼 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
- 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interview· 45 min
- 3Executive Interview· 60 min
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