Vice President, Extraction & Formulation

The role

The Vice President of Extraction & Formulation leads the extraction function to produce cannabis and hemp extracts in Vape, Concentrates, and Edibles categories. This role develops strategic initiatives for product quality, efficiency, and scalability across multiple facilities.

What you will do

• Develop and drive the strategic vision for the extraction and formulation group
• Lead initiatives to improve extraction technologies, filling and formulation processes, and operational efficiency
• Direct multi-site operations to ensure consistency, reliability, and quality
• Provide thought leadership on trends and technologies in cannabis extraction, filling and formulation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and safety standards
• Partner with product development teams for new product launches
• Design, pilot, and implement new technologies at scale
• Monitor and analyze emerging technologies for process optimization
• Establish and oversee implementation of best practices, SOPs, and facility standards
• Build and lead a high-performing team of functional leaders and experts

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or engineering
• 15+ years’ experience in operations, research and development or engineering experience in cannabis
• Prior experience formulating consumer products
• Ability to plan, design experiments, and problem solving
• Capability of troubleshooting, fixing, and services a wide range of equipment and software without assistance
• Knowledge of laboratory best practices and sanitary design
• Advanced math skills
• Detail oriented with superior organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines for dealing with hazardous chemicals
• Understanding and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations
• Valid driver’s license

Nice to have

• doctoral degree

Before you apply

• Must pass any and all required background checks
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry

About the company

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