Vice President, Extraction – Formulation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Lead and manage the extraction operations across the entire organization.

• Create and implement a strategic vision for extraction and formulation processes.

• Spearhead initiatives aimed at enhancing extraction technologies, filling and formulation methods, and overall operational efficiency.

• Oversee multi-site operations to ensure consistency, reliability, and quality across all facilities.

• Provide expert insights on trends and technologies related to cannabis extraction, filling, and formulation.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations while upholding safety standards.

• Collaborate with product development teams to create new extracts, edibles, and concentrates.

• Design, test, and deploy technologies at scale in partnership with R&D and engineering teams.

• Stay informed about emerging technologies and recommend enhancements for process and product quality.

• Establish best practices, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and facility standards.

• Drive ongoing improvements to optimize throughput, yields, and operational efficiency.

• Build and lead a team of functional leaders and specialists.

• Manage recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes.

• Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among teams and functions.

• Oversee complex extraction and formulation projects across multiple sites.

• Work closely with senior leaders in R&D, engineering, quality, and operations.

• Report on project advancements, extraction performance, and strategic opportunities to executive leadership.

• Comply with safety, GMP, biosecurity, sanitation, PPE, record-keeping, and quality protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Master’s degree in biology, chemistry, or engineering is required; a doctoral degree is preferred.

• Over 15 years of experience in operations, research and development, or engineering within the cannabis industry.

• Previous experience in formulating consumer products is essential.

• Proficiency in planning and designing experiments as well as problem-solving.

• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and service a diverse range of equipment and software independently.

• Knowledge of laboratory best practices and sanitary design principles.

• Advanced mathematical skills are required.

• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially with coworkers and management.

• Familiarity with OSHA guidelines pertaining to hazardous chemicals.

• Understanding of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations, safety protocols, local municipal codes, and organizational policies and procedures.

• Must pass all required background checks.

• Must remain compliant with legal and company regulations for employment in the industry.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Candidates must be at least 21 years old.

• Approval from a state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry is necessary.

• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $200,000–$240,000 USD based on experience, qualifications, and/or location.

• Positions may qualify for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.

• Option for a remote work arrangement.