<p>Title: Manager, Innovation</p> <p>Location: Wakefield, MA or Stamford, CT</p> <p>Job Type: Full-time, Exempt</p> <p>About the Role:</p> <p>The Innovation Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the VP of Innovation within Curaleaf's marketing department. This position is responsible for coordinating all key innovation projects, working cross-functionally with Brand, Insights, R&D, Operations, and Planning teams to deliver a compelling, consumer-focused product roadmap and maintain a balanced brand portfolio-ensuring Curaleaf remains at the forefront of cannabis innovation.</p> <p>What You'll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Support the VP of Innovation in developing and executing innovation strategies and roadmap planning. </li><li>Serve as Project Manager of all innovation project and select product development activities across diverse teams to ensure timely and successful project delivery via critical path timeline management. </li><li>Lead cross-functional collaboration between R&D, marketing, sales, operations, and regulatory teams to drive innovation initiatives. </li><li>Work with the Insights department to develop concepts and gather, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary consumer insights and market research to inform product development and brand positioning. </li><li>Conduct in-depth desirability, viability, and feasibility assessments to vet and prioritize innovation and renovation opportunities. </li><li>Partner with external vendors to support critical product initiatives across ingredients, equipment, hardware, and packaging. </li><li>Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for new product concepts and enhancements. </li><li>Prepare and present regular updates on project status, innovation pipeline, and consumer insights to senior leadership. </li></ul> <p>What You'll Bring:</p> <ul> <li>3-5 years of experience in innovation management, product development, or related roles, ideally within cannabis, food, or consumer goods sectors. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Science, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. </li><li>Strong project management and organizational skills with experience coordinating cross-functional teams. </li><li>Excellent analytical abilities for interpreting consumer data and market research. </li><li>Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills for managing internal and external partnerships. </li><li>Passion for cannabis innovation and a deep understanding of industry dynamics. </li><li>Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision. </li><li>Must be at least 21 years of age. </li><li>Subject to background check per state cannabis regulations. </li></ul>