The Opportunity
The Senior Director of Commercial Innovation will set the strategic vision for product innovation across categories in the Pediatric and Adult Nutrition businesses, partnering with R&D and cross-functional leaders to deliver breakthrough products that drive category growth and strengthen the company’s leadership in health and nutrition. This role will lead a team, influence executive decision-making, and ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable business impact.
What You’ll Work On
- Define and own the product innovation strategy and pipeline for both the full US Pediatric and Adult business portfolio.
- Lead governance for innovation prioritization and resource allocation across categories.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on innovation trends, opportunities, and risks.
- Present innovation roadmaps and business cases to the executive team.
- Collaborate with R&D to translate insights into viable product concepts.
- Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure market readiness and operational scalability.
- Deliver revenue growth targets through successful product launches.
- Oversee P&L for innovation initiatives and ensure ROI on investments.
- Manage and develop a team of innovation professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.
KPIs & Success Metrics
- Innovation Pipeline: Number of new product concepts advanced to commercialization.
- Revenue Impact: Incremental revenue generated from new product launches.
- Speed-to-Market: Average time from concept to launch.
- Portfolio ROI: Return on investment for innovation initiatives.
- Consumer Adoption: Market share and repeat purchase rates for new products.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
- 12+ years of experience in product innovation, commercialization, or new product development within CPG, healthcare, or nutrition sectors.
- Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive markets.
- Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
Leadership Competencies
- Strategic Vision: Ability to set long-term innovation direction aligned with corporate goals.
- Executive Influence: Skilled at presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
- Change Leadership: Drives organizational agility and fosters a culture of innovation and growth mindset.
- Financial Acumen: Understands P&L and ROI to make data-driven decisions.
The base pay for this position is $190,000.00 – $380,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
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