Would you thrive leveraging your detail-oriented project management strength and in-depth CPG launch experience/knowledge to get products on shelves that positively impact the life and health of pets everywhere? Do you feel satisfaction knowing everyone in the organization is fully informed on every step of a launch because the information you input into project management software is so accurate, thorough, and up to date, and your use of technology is so effective? And are you known for driving success and collaboration through your fantastic verbal and written communication skills, proactivity, follow-up and critical thinking?

If so, you may be a great fit with us as Product Development Manager.

H&C Animal Health was founded in 2013 by pet industry veteran, Chuck Latham, founder of Chuck Latham Associates, Inc. after identifying a need to make effective pet healthcare products affordable and accessible. The company started with one brand ActivPhy® Joint Health, and today features more than 10 brands including Angels’ Eyes and bSerene that bring the most innovative, highly effective, and clinically proven products from veterinary to over-the-counter retail. H&C’s commitment to pet health and wellness, as well as their love for pets are the driving factors behind the organization. H&C is proud to have been recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Organizations List in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

What You Can Expect from Us:

• Opportunity to guide and manage every step of the product development process through every stage from identification/ideation through launch.

• A role where your detail-oriented execution and proactive communication will be pivotal to organizational success.

• Support for your ongoing growth and professional development.

• A fast-paced environment where each day brings different challenges/opportunities.

• Ability to work with a team of caring professionals passionate about pet health and wellness, who values innovation, creativity, and meticulous planning.

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision, FSA for medical and dependent care, life and AD&D insurance, 401K with matching, 4 weeks PTO plus 9 paid holidays, and some free samples.

What We'll Expect From You and What You'll be Doing:

• Utilizing your expertise in process and project management to lead the product development lifecycle with an obsessive focus on detail, proactive communication, risk mitigation, and resourceful solutions.

• Making use of your “figure it out” skills, proactivity, and collaborative superpowers in all cases of ambiguity, open items, or differing perspectives, and consistently facilitating and sharing timely resolution of all issues.

• Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors as a hands-on, proactive leader, ensuring efficacy, quality, safety, regulatory, and financial requirements are regularly met for ingredients, packaging, and labeling.

• Actively participating in and managing the selection and implementation of project management tools to enhance efficiency and transparency, and ensuring every detail of product launch steps in the system is up to date and referenceable by everyone at all times.

• Contributing to the creation of the annual operating plan and conducting ongoing variance analysis to align financial and operational goals with strategic objectives.

• Supporting and leading long-term strategic initiatives and internal projects.

• Other duties as assigned.

• A proven track record of 7 years of project management and successful new product launches with meticulous attention to detail in consumer packaged goods or a related field.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams through influence and relationship management (as opposed to formal management authority), proactive communication, and risk management skills.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills, prioritization, technical aptitude, business knowledge, efficiency, and outstanding time management.
• Understanding of regulatory and quality policies and practices used in pet wellness product manufacturing and distribution, including NASC, AFCO and FDA regulations ideal but not required (as this will be required long-term).
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Ability to work out of the Parker, CO HQ daily during business hours, due to the cross-functional highly collaborative nature of the role involving regular interaction throughout the day with others in the organization who work primarily out of the Parker HQ office. Some flexibility available on days when late night/early morning calls with overseas are required.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Authorized to work in the US.

We offer competitive compensation, including $125-135K base salary depending on demonstrated skills, education, certifications, and experience, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance participation and 401K.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status.