Job Description:
Associate Director, Product Development, R&D, Private Brands
At Chewy, we believe great work starts with great people!
At Chewy, our mission is to be the most trusted and convenient destination for pet parents and partners everywhere. We are passionate about creating innovative products and experiences that strengthen our connection with customers and improve the lives of pets and pet parents. As part of our Private Brands team, you'll have the opportunity to shape distinctive products and experiences that drive differentiation, growth, and long-term brand equity.
Your Opportunity
As the Associate Director of Product Development, R&D, you will define and lead the innovation and product development vision for the Private Brands Consumables portfolio, ensuring teams deliver differentiated, science-backed products that strengthen customer trust, brand equity, and long-term business growth. You will lead multidisciplinary teams responsible for Innovation & Product Strategy and Scientific Product Development, connecting future-focused innovation, nutrition science, ingredient technologies, formulation expertise, and commercialization into a cohesive product development strategy.
Working across a diverse portfolio of consumables products, you will guide teams from early opportunity identification and product concept development through commercialization and launch. Through strong scientific leadership, strategic thinking, and cross-functional influence, you will help shape how Private Brands evolves through innovation, product performance, scientific credibility, and customer relevance.
About The Team
The Research & Development organization is responsible for translating customer needs, scientific advancements, nutrition expertise, and business priorities into differentiated consumable products that strengthen customer trust and create lasting value for pets and pet parents. The team brings together expertise across Innovation & Product Strategy, Product Development, formulation science, ingredient technologies, and commercialization to develop products that balance nutritional integrity, product performance, manufacturability, regulatory compliance, and customer value.
Working closely with Brand Strategy, Category Management, Marketing, Healthcare, Quality Assurance, Regulatory, Sourcing, Manufacturing partners, and executive leadership, the team plays a critical role in shaping innovation roadmaps, product pipelines, and long-term portfolio growth. Success in this role requires balancing long-term innovation with operational excellence while building the scientific capabilities, partnerships, and talent needed to support continued business growth.
What You'll Do
Leadership & Talent Development
Product Development & Innovation
Strategic Influence & Stakeholder Partnership
Scientific & Technical Excellence
What You'll Need
Bonus
What You'll Get
Chewy is committed to equal opportunity. We value and embrace diversity and inclusion of all Team Members.
Our salary range for this position is competitive and based on experience and qualifications. In addition to a competitive compensation package, Team Members may be eligible for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) with company matching, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs, paid time off, and Team Member discounts.
Chewy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact
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Amazon changed how we shop for books. Netflix transformed the way we consume movies. At online pet specialty retailer Chewy, we’re disrupting the pet products industry by offering our customers the easiest way to get the premium products they want, backed by unparalleled service. We strive to win at everything we do, whether that means bending over backwards to gain our customers’ trust and loyalty or creating a creative and stimulating work environment for our employees. We aim to wow our customers—and our employees. Trust us. You’ll notice the difference from the moment you become a candidate with us. At Chewy, we believe in ownership and accountability and value creativity. We are makers and doers who thrive on the desire to drive results. We approach our mission to provide the best service and pet products anywhere with a dogged determination and a disposition that’s as sunny as the South Florida oceanfront we call home. Sure, we work hard, but we have fun, too. Of course, that’s not hard to do when you get to bring your favorite four-legged friend to the office.