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Job Description
Product Development Associate - London, ON (On-site)
About Tilray
Tilray is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company with operations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, and Latin America that is changing people's lives for the better – one person at a time – by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life by providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind, body, and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing. Tilray’s mission is to be the trusted partner for its patients and consumers by providing them with a cultivated experience and health and wellbeing through high-quality, differentiated brands and innovative products. A pioneer in cannabis research, cultivation, and distribution, Tilray’s unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries, including comprehensive cannabis offerings, hemp-based foods, and alcoholic beverages.
About High Park Company
High Park Company was established to develop, sell, and distribute inspiring and iconic adult-use cannabis brands.
Looking to develop your career at the forefront of a rapidly expanding industry?
Reporting to the Product Development Scientist, the Product Development Associate is responsible for driving the development of new cannabis products in the beverage and food categories from ideation to commercialization. The Product Development Associate role is dynamic, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary, and collaborative. The successful candidate will independently develop best-in-class cannabis products to support Tilray Brands’ position as a top cannabis company in Canada and internationally.
Role and Responsibilities
- Product Development and Optimization: Lead the development of new products from prototype to launch-ready optimized product. Independently develop product formulations, manage sensory and stability studies, and establish relationships with ingredient suppliers to discover best-in-class ingredients.
- Manufacturing Process Development: Drive manufacturing process improvements for existing products and support development/optimization of new manufacturing processes. Support technology transfers for new products from R&D to commercial manufacturing by training manufacturing personnel and conducting process validations.
- QA/QC Support: Create manufacturing process SOPs, manufacturing batch records, product specifications, validation protocols, and stability protocols. Initiate change controls for documentation updates and collaborate with QA in non-conformance investigations.
- New Product Innovation: Independently and collaboratively develop new product concepts within the cannabis beverage and food categories. Conduct market research to understand the competitive landscape including consumer trends and preferences.
Qualification and Education Requirements
- B.Sc. in Chemistry, or Physical Sciences, or Food Science, or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in an R&D role in the pharmaceutical, or chemical, or cannabis, or food industries
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead product development tasks including product development and optimization, manufacturing process development, product/process troubleshooting, and project lifecycle management
- Demonstrated strong technical writing ability
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines
- Enjoys continuous learning, strives to become the subject matter expert for a variety of products/processes, and proactively develops solutions to problems
- Familiarity with cannabis science and the Cannabis Regulations is an asset
- Indicate skills requirements
- GMP manufacturing
- Knowledge of industry practice and standards, including food safety.
- Proficient with computer skills (inc. Microsoft Office, etc.).
- Knowledge of ISO9001, quality systems and similar approaches.
- Negotiation, analytical, planning and problem solving.
- Good communication skills (verbal and written).
- Indicate behavioral competency requirements
- Ability to work in a results orientated, fast paced and challenging environment.
- Strong continuous improvement mindset for both yourself and the R&D function.
- Bias for action, strong personal initiative.
- Consumer empathy.
- Creativity.
- Handling multiple priorities
Tilray welcomes applications from all qualified individuals and is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please advise when submitting your application.
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