Product Development Associate - London, Canada - Tilray

Tilray
Tilray
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London, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Product Development Associate

- London, ON (On-site)

_About Tilray_

  • Tilray_ is a leading global cannabislifestyle 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 highquality, 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, hempbased 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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 fastpaced 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
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