VP Product (f/m/x)

We are seeking an experienced and visionary VP Product (f/m/x) to turn Formo’s mission and strategy into a world-class portfolio of innovative, scalable & delicious products. Reporting to the C-level, you will lead the product function and oversee the full innovation funnel, from white-space opportunity mapping to MVP development, validation, scale-up, and market introduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Innovation Funnel: From early-stage exploration through product launch and scale-up, ensure a structured, insights-driven innovation pipeline

• Co-lead go-to-market with Marketing & Sales, from packaging through retailer sell-in

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Translate company strategy into a clear, actionable product roadmap aligned with business and scientific priorities

• Bring Refrigerated Food Expertise: Apply deep experience with chilled food products (e.g., dairy, plant-based, alt-protein, etc.) to guide shelf-life, packaging, cold chain, and formulation decisions

• Institutionalise consumer research, sensory testing, and data dashboards, including establishing a consumer testing pipeline 

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with R&D, Operations, Marketing, Sales, and Fundraising to align product strategy with company goals by consolidating a Product Management Council

• Portfolio Management: Own the product portfolio, ensuring prioritization, resource alignment, and performance tracking across projects

• Build & Lead the Product Team: Grow and mentor a high-performing product management function; currently rebuilding and refocusing the PM discipline

• Turn Tech into Product: Translate scientific capabilities into viable product concepts with clear customer value

• P/L responsibility: Aligns margin, pricing, and volume targets with company strategy

• 10+ years of product leadership experience, ideally across both startup and established environments

• You bring a relevant network that you can activate quickly to bring relevant knowledge and capabilities to the organisation

• Proven experience developing, launching, and scaling refrigerated food products (chilled CPG, dairy, or alt-protein strongly preferred)

• Background in foodtech, biotech, deeptech, or a related innovation-driven industry

• Strong strategic thinking and operational rigor with exceptional cross-functional collaboration skills

• Passion for sustainability, innovation, and disrupting legacy industries

• This is a full-time, Berlin-based role. Fluency in German is required

Do you want to learn more about life @Formo? Check out the website formo.bio 🧀

Disclaimer

Formo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, genetic information, color, physical or mental disability, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.