Vice President, Extraction & Formulation

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

📋 Description

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for the extraction and formulation division.

• Lead projects aimed at enhancing extraction technologies, filling and formulation procedures, and overall operational efficiency.

• Manage multi-site operations across various extraction and formulation facilities.

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

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

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

• Design, pilot, and execute new technologies at scale in conjunction with R&D and engineering teams.

• Monitor and assess emerging technologies, recommending enhancements to processes and product quality.

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

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

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

• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance evaluation processes.

• Promote collaboration and continuous learning among extraction, operations, and corporate teams.

• Manage complex multi-site extraction and formulation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

• Collaborate with senior leadership in R&D, engineering, quality, and operations.

• Report project progress, extraction performance, and strategic insights to executive leadership.

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

⛳️ 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 sector.

• Previous experience in formulating consumer products is essential.

• Proficiency in planning, designing experiments, and resolving issues.

• Capability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain various equipment and software independently.

• Familiarity with laboratory best practices and sanitary design principles.

• Advanced mathematical skills are necessary.

• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational abilities.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Knowledge of OSHA guidelines applicable to hazardous chemicals.

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

• Must successfully pass all required background checks.

• Must comply with legal and company regulations governing industry employment.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must receive approval from a state badging agency to work in the cannabis industry.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary ranging from $200,000 to $240,000 USD annually.

• Potential eligibility for a discretionary annual incentive program based on organizational and individual performance.