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Lead consumer insights and innovation initiatives to fuel new product development and strategic planning.
Experience in market research, consumer insights, innovation leadership, and strategic team management.
The Opportunity: You will own product formulation and innovation end-to-end. This is a hands-on, build-it role — not just managing vendors. You will lead the next generation of functional coffee innovation at Javvy. What You’ll Own: Formulate and optimize protein coffee, creamers, matcha, and functional beverages Master protein systems (whey, MPI, plant), prebiotics, MCTs, sweeteners, and emulsifiers Elevate flavor systems — dessert-inspired, indulgent, competitive with café beverages Continuously refine texture, mouthfeel, mixability, and stability Translate consumer feedback into rapid product iteration Improve COGS without compromising product experience Lead co-manufacturers and flavor houses with authority Build a scalable innovation pipeline for retail expansion You’re a Fit If… Background in Food Science, Food Chemistry, or Sports Nutrition Deep understanding of protein markets and functional ingredients Strong experience working with flavor houses and building custom systems Equally comfortable discussing PDCAAS and dessert flavor notes Obsessed with taste, texture, and repeat purchase behavior Consumer-obsessed — you study reviews like game tape Move fast. Test fast. Iterate fast. High standards. Zero tolerance for 'good enough' Bring expertise + obsession — not one or the other What Success Looks Like: Javvy has the best-tasting functional coffee in the category Faster innovation cycles and stronger flavor differentiation Margin-aware formulations built for scale A clear 2–3 year product roadmap A culture of product excellence across the organization Why This Role Rocks: Competitive Salary 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost) 401(k) Retirement Plan Parental Leave Free Access to Javvy Products Career Growth Opportunities Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment
This job posting was last updated on 2/27/2026