Description
We're building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience.
As a Product Development Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the growth of our Store Brands portfolio by developing and executing product development initiatives that align with the broader business' strategic goals.
Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs: Partner with CVS teams to ensure product, formulation, and factory compliance with internal standards and external regulations.
- Packaging, Brand, Business, and Consumer Experience Teams: Engage with cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle to ensure success through the core tenets of merchandising – product, price, place, and promotion.
- Supplier Management: Oversee vendor selection and relationship management, with strategic negotiations as a core responsibility.
- Inventory and Supply Chain: Serve as a primary liaison to maintain consistent product availability and resolve supply-related challenges.
- Category Management: Act as the principal partner in driving business performance and aligning product development with category strategies.
Requirements
- At least 7+ years of retail or business management experience or equivalent education
- At least 3-5 years of retail and/or product development experience with a strong understanding of the retail model, Consumer Packaged Goods industry, merchandising principles, and delivering to customer needs
- 3+ years experience utilizing business analytics, ideally utilizing core retail data analysis structures (market data, business case, P&L, etc.)
- Excellent communicator, both verbal and written, up to the executive leadership level
- Ability to derive insights and develop structured hypotheses by leveraging sales and market information, trends, customer research, empirical data
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
- Proficient to Advanced skillset in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Related product segment experience (Consumer Health Care, Beauty & Personal Care, or Consumables)
- Experience with MS Co-Pilot or similar AI platforms
- Experience Managing P&L or other financial frameworks
- Previous experience managing a team or direct reports, ability to mentor subordinates
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
Pay Range
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00