Product Development Manager, Consumables

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in product development or R&D within the food, treat, or fast-moving consumer goods industry. Experience working in an innovation or R&D role focused on launching net-new food or treat products, from early concept through commercialization. Proven ability to extend and evolve existing product lines to meet market and customer needs. Track record of partnering with third-party manufacturers and suppliers to deliver high-quality products. Comfortable navigating the entire product development lifecycle, including sourcing, production, QA, and logistics. Strong project management capabilities, including maintaining master project lists, tracking 30/60/90-day milestones, and coordinating handoffs across multiple product platforms. Skilled in managing cost targets, vendor relationships, and documentation packages such as recipes, testing reports, and packaging assets. Experienced in regulatory collaboration, QA testing, and ensuring labeling and compliance standards are met. Adept at cross-functional communication and managing dependencies between Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Operations teams. Able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment. B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety, Engineering or related field. Ability to manage multiple cross-functional stakeholders and competing priorities. Excellent communicator with strong organizational and documentation skills. Comfortable driving clarity and alignment across complex workstreams. MUST LOVE DOGS. Experience using AI tools is highly valued and openness to learning is a requirement.

Define, develop, and manage food and treat product development projects from concept through launch. Partner with cross-functional teams to turn customer insights into new product opportunities. Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to bring product ideas to life. Ensure all products meet BARK’s standards for quality, nutrition, regulatory compliance, and deliciousness.