Associate, Product Innovation

Associate, Product Innovation Green Thumb Industries United States, Illinois, Chicago 325 West Huron Street (Show on map) May 14, 2026
The Role At Green Thumb, continuous innovation is a key focus area as we seek to create the best product experiences for our consumers. As the Associate, Product Innovation - Edibles, you will play a critical role in bringing our innovation strategy to life across our edibles category, with a focus on scaling proven innovations across our full fleet of markets. This role requires strong project management skills, collaborative execution, and exceptional attention to detail, as we seek to deliver products that both delight our consumers and strengthen our market position. This is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week in our Chicago office; exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. You will also be asked to travel to our production facilities on a periodic basis (~1x/quarter). Responsibilities Support new-to-world product launches, assisting Sr. Mgr, Product Innovation - Edibles with key tasks and deliverables throughout the product launch process
Lead market expansion projects throughout the entirety of the product launch process, inclusive of launch timelines, risk assessments and reporting of performance metrics
Drive the packaging artwork development process for all market expansion projects
Manage all packaging workflows through our internal quality control system
Lead the development of any market-specific formulations and/or packaging structures, due to regulatory restrictions
Collaborate with Brand and Regional Marketing teams to drive clarity on timelines and deliverables, enabling smooth and successful product launches
Work directly with our production sites to ensure operational readiness ahead of launch
Understand all state-specific regulations impacting both formulations and packaging Qualifications 1+ years of experience in innovation, product management, or project management
Demonstrated ability to balance multiple priorities and projects simultaneously
Strong detail orientation and organizational skills
Ability to navigate ambiguity and remain focused and positive amidst shifting priorities
Ability to collaborate with and influence project stakeholders across different cross functional departments
Strong product acumen and cannabis knowledge
Strong understanding of project management methodologies; formal certification like PMP a plus
Proficiency with basic Microsoft Office required; proficiency with project management tools, including Microsoft Suite, MS Project, etc., a plus Additional Requirements Must passany and allrequired background checks
Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must possess valid driver's license
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry The pay range is competitive and based on experience, qualifications, and/or location of the role. Positions may be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program driven by organization and individual performance. Green Thumb Pay Range
$60,000 — $80,000 USD