AG1

Senior Manager, Product Development

Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: Illinois.
Location as listed by the employer: “Chicago, IL; Illinois Lab”
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About this role

AG1 is hiring for a Senior Manager, Product Development role. See the official posting for full details.

Requirements

  • 7+ years of product development experience in the beverage or CPG industry, with substantial hands-on formulation experience.
  • Based in the greater Chicago area.
  • BA/BS in Food Science or a related field; Master’s degree a plus.
  • 5+ years as a food scientist with Ready to Drink (RTD)/beverage processing experience.
  • Demonstrated experience operating as a strategic decision-maker, not just a technical expert — comfortable owning formula direction, prioritization calls, and resourcing trade-offs rather than escalating them upward.
  • A track record of representing a function independently in front of senior leadership or executive stakeholders.
  • Proven experience partnering with contract manufacturers and flavor houses to take products from concept to commercial scale.
  • Strong grounding in sensory evaluation and stability testing methodologies.

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