Location: Syosset, New YorkJob Type: PermanentCompensation Range: $140,000 - 160,000 per yearOur client is hiring a Head of Product Development to join their rapidly growing organization in the petcare industry. This is an amazing opportunity to join this brand as they cataupault into category leaders. Join an awesome team of established marketers. This is a full-time/direct hire opportunity.This role does sit onsite in the company's Long Island office, so candidates must be able to be in-office 4 days/week (Nassau County).  Responsibilities: Lead the product development strategy to align with company goals. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to launch. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution. Drive innovation by identifying market trends and consumer needs. Manage and optimize the NPD budget to achieve financial objectives. Create products that deliver with competitive defensibility based on brand, functional superiority, IP (where possible), and design. Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and partners. Qualifications: Candidates should have a minimum of 10-15 years in a Senior-level Product Development role, particularly within CPG. Experience should span full product lifecycles, with comfort working in a fast paced & high growth environement. 15+ years of product development in CPG. Experience driving growth in low-middle market companies (ideally from $20M to $100M). Deep understanding of the pet category. Experience with a category-defining, consumer products company. Successful track-record of managing an NPD budget to deliver the company's top- and bottom -line objectives for innovation. Natural ability to generate insights born at the confluence of data analytics and intuitive vision. Established network of experts who can enhance and expand capabilities. Experience developing products that go to market across omni-channel distribution. An established network of proven, best-in-class, commercial partners at every stage of supply chain and production. Proven ability to work with R&D to unlock the full potential of ingredient technologies. Expertise leading teams to unlock their full potential. A person as good as their dog thinks they are. WHY JOIN OUR TEAM? Join and build a passionate and pioneering company and brand in the burgeoning pet care industry. Lead a team dedicated to innovation and excellence. Contribute to a brand that makes a material, positive difference in the lives of dogparents everywhere. JOBID: 1071992#LI-CELLA#LI-KD1 Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.