Senior Director, Product Development
Posted 2025-04-05About Ritual
Ritual is a personal health brand that is building the future of daily essentials. Our mission is simple: we help turn healthy habits into a Ritual. We started by creating the first visible supply chain of its kind and reinventing the daily multivitamin from the ground up. Now, together with some of the worldâs leading scientists, researchers and advisors, weâre developing a new standard of high-quality, traceable daily products across new categories. Hundreds of thousands of customers across generations trust us, and we are growing quickly.
Weâve built a team of over 120 (and counting) curious skeptics, world-class scientists, unconventional artists, expert marketers, and analytical strategists. Weâre venture-backed and based in sunny Los Angeles. If youâre looking to challenge the status quo and be challenged to do the best work of your career, join us.
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At Ritual, we believe that innovation thrives in an environment where diverse perspectives, inclusive leadership, and collaborative teamwork drive meaningful progress. As
Senior Director of Product Development, you will lead a talented team within R&D, shaping the future of our products by combining scientific rigor with creativity. This role is responsible for spearheading new product development (NPD) initiatives, managing a 3-year innovation pipeline, and overseeing formulation, process, packaging, and sensory development to bring groundbreaking products to market.What You'll Do:
Lead & Inspire â Guide the Product Development team in bringing innovative product ideas to life, from concept to commercialization, while fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and professional growth.
Drive Innovation â Build a balanced 3-year NPD pipeline with ingredient- and benefit-led platforms that promote health, sustainability, and accessibility for diverse consumer needs.
Expand Accessibility â Develop new technologies and form factors that enhance usability and expand Ritualâs distinct identity across diverse communities and lifestyles.
Own Product Integrity â Manage product specifications throughout the lifecycle, ensuring scientific accuracy, inclusivity in formulation, and regulatory compliance.
Optimize Scale & Feasibility â Oversee pilots, assessing feasibility to ensure cost-effective, sustainable, and ethical scaling to commercial production.
Champion Collaboration â Partner cross-functionally with Innovation, Scientific & Clinical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management to create inclusive, best-in-class formulations that meet consumer needs.
Foster External Partnerships â Identify and collaborate with diverse R&D suppliers and partners to bring in new ingredients, delivery formats, and emerging technologies.
Mentor & Develop Talent â Lead a team of product developers, food scientists, and packaging experts by cultivating a culture of mentorship, technical excellence, and professional growth.
Advocate for Science & Impact â Ensure product innovations are evidence-based, consumer-relevant, and scalable for manufacturing while aligning with Ritualâs brand and sustainability goals.
Enhance Product Experience â Oversee sensory infrastructure to support inclusive product testing, ensuring the highest standards of taste, usability, and consumer experience.
Who You Are:
A Collaborative Leader â You foster an inclusive, team-first culture where individuals feel empowered to bring their ideas and perspectives to the table.
Data Driven & Strategic â You use insights to inform decision-making, ensuring product development aligns with both consumer needs and business goals.
Detail Oriented & Quality-Focused â You are meticulous about documentation, compliance, and execution, ensuring products exceed industry standards.
A Forward Thinker â You push boundaries in product design and delivery, creating differentiated, science-backed innovations that cater to a diverse consumer base.
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Why Ritual?
Since launching in October 2016, Ritual has grown to be a cultural revolution in the health industry. Weâre not about pseudoscience, half-truths or health fads. We are simple, effective, and backed by real science.
Ritual is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.
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