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Abstrax Tech
Company: We are a family of scientists, farmers, and pioneers working toward the development of a modern, global industry. Our core value of Innovative Creativity is why Abstrax Tech, Inc. is a leading innovator of the sensorial experiences that shape the cannabis industry.
We specialize in ingredient, processing, and formulation science with a specific focus on terpene research as it relates to:
Flavor Profiles
Fragrance
Discovering New Valuable Molecules
Abstrax collaborates with established equipment and instrument manufacturers to help advance the industry in the manufacturing and analytical sectors.
We are with some of the industry's largest & growing brands, doing custom formulations for products like vape pens, concentrates, topicals, tinctures, alcohol and more. Although we create Raving Fans everywhere we go, we credit our success to our ability to curate a culture of Teamwork. We are intentional with our recruiting process, ensuring we build our teams with tremendous Care who will continue to deploy the highest Quality of products.
What We Can Do For You:
Provide insight into a specialized, high growth industry
Provide the opportunity to acquire highly sought out skills
Provide the opportunity to further enhance current professional strengths
Provide a clear path for career advancement
Provide a safe environment to produce quality work
Extras:
Affordable group medical/dental/vision coverages
Over 3 weeks of paid time off and holidays
Annual performance reviews
Abstrax Tech Perks dashboard
401K
Paid Parental Leave
Vice President, Product
As the VP of Product at Abstrax, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of our product portfolio. You will be responsible for driving product innovation, developing, and executing product strategies, and leading a talented team of product managers. This role is an opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's growth and success.
What You Will Do:
Develop and execute a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with the company's overall goals and vision. Identify market opportunities, trends, and customer needs to drive product development initiatives.
Drive annual planning process for product forecasting, pricing, investment, and resource planning to support product success
Manage all aspects of the product management lifecycle from strategy, planning, launch, and maturation.
Partner with marketing & R&D team to support roll-out strategy and training of new product designs and features.
Lead the development of innovative flavor solutions by staying updated on industry trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies. Drive research and development efforts to create cutting-edge flavors.
Build and lead a high-performing product team, including product managers and researchers. Provide mentorship and guidance to team members, fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to commercialization. Ensure that products meet quality, regulatory, and cost standards while adhering to project timelines.
Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and threats. Use data-driven insights to make informed product decisions.
Collaborate closely with other departments, including sales, marketing, and manufacturing, to ensure product alignment and successful product launches.
Manage the product development budget effectively, ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control.
Develop appropriate processes and roadmaps including technology, hiring plans, and training requirements.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices Customer Focus: Maintain a strong customer-centric approach by gathering feedback, addressing customer needs, and enhancing customer satisfaction through product improvements.
Define metrics of success and failure; ensure cross functional teams are clear on objectives and establish product goals, metrics, KPI's.
Track corresponding orders to ensure they remain as scheduled
Qualities and Skills You Will Need:
Bachelor's degree in related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Proven experience in product management and development, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Strong understanding of the flavor manufacturing industry or related fields.
Excellent strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Exceptional leadership and team management abilities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to drive innovation and creativity within the product team.
Demonstrated track record of successful product launches and market growth.