Product Development Associate

**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?_

**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
- 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