Product Development Manager, Consumables 

Remote, US 

ABOUT BARK 

Here at BARK, we love dogs & their people. Were looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (were not kidding). Think Disney for dogs we make magic for dogs & their people through our products, events, & experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, & our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats & clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys & treats to dogs across the world & use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives & ways to make magic between dogs & their people. Weve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

WHO WERE SNIFFING FOR 

If palatability is in your vocabulary & you're passionate about crafting the best food experiences for dogs, this might be your dream job. Were sniffing for a curious, creative self-starter who can help us grow our dog treats & food portfolio with exciting new ideas. Youll work closely with teams across BARK & external partners to bring innovative, high-quality consumable products to market. 

This role plays a central part in owning & managing the full consumables development pipeline, from early innovation through commercialization & post-launch optimization. Youll maintain visibility across multiple platformsincluding food, dental, enrichment, & seasonal productstracking timelines, risk mitigation, cost targets, & supplier performance. Youll also ensure seamless cross-functional alignment between Marketing, Ops, Finance, Regulatory, & Sourcing as projects move through the process.

If you love dogs, enjoy collaborating, & get energized by a fast-paced environment, come join our pack.

KEY DUTIES 

• Define, develop, & manage food & treat product development projects from concept through launch.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to turn customer insights into new product opportunities.
• Collaborate with third-party manufacturers to bring product ideas to life.
• Ensure all products meet BARKs standards for quality, nutrition, regulatory compliance, & deliciousness.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 35 years of experience in product development or R&D within the food, treat, or fast-moving consumer goods industry.
• Experience working in an innovation or R&D role focused on launching net-new food or treat products, from early concept through commercialization.
• Proven ability to extend & evolve existing product lines to meet market & customer needs.
• Track record of partnering with third-party manufacturers & suppliers to deliver high-quality products.
• Comfortable navigating the entire product development lifecycle, including sourcing, production, QA, & logistics.
• Strong project management capabilities, including maintaining master project lists, tracking 30/60/90-day milestones, & coordinating handoffs across multiple product platforms.
• Skilled in managing cost targets, vendor relationships, & documentation packages such as recipes, testing reports, & packaging assets.
• Experienced in regulatory collaboration, QA testing, & ensuring labeling & compliance standards are met.
• Adept at cross-functional communication & managing dependencies between Marketing, Finance, Legal, & Operations teams.
• Able to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day execution in a dynamic, innovation-driven environment.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• B.S. degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Safety, Engineering or related field.
• Ability to manage multiple cross-functional stakeholders & competing priorities.
• Excellent communicator with strong organizational & documentation skills.
• Comfortable driving clarity & alignment across complex workstreams.
• MUST LOVE DOGS.

This position is a full-time, salaried position.  This role is remote based or can be located at our NY headquarters or Columbus, OH fulfillment facility.  We offer health insurance for both you & your pup, 401k, & a dog to pet anytime you wish. 

Commitment to Innovation: BARK is dedicated to being at the forefront of artificial intelligence & is committed to driving advancements in this field. We are seeking individuals who share this passion & are enthusiastic about shaping the future of AI. Experience using AI tools is highly valued & openness to learning is a requirement.

COMPENSATION

• The base salary range for this position is $95,000- $115,000
• This position is eligible for equity 

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting & may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills & expertise.