Portfolio Innovation & Incubation Manager

Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Pipeline

Build a balanced innovation portfolio across core adjacent and transformational growth opportunities.

Identify portfolio gaps whitespace opportunities and future growth territories.

Innovation Incubation & Growth Platforms

Lead incubation of new product service and ecosystem opportunities through test-and-learn pilots.

Build business cases growth plans and scale-up recommendations for validated opportunities.

Cross-Functional Innovation Leadership

Partner with CMI Global R&D Pillars Commercial and VCO teams to turn opportunities into projects.

Drive governance portfolio reviews and alignment between local needs and global priorities.

Consumer-Led & Future Growth Innovation

Translate pet owner customer and market insights into propositions that are desirable feasible and viable.

Explore growth beyond products including Pet Owner ecosystems CRM-enabled platforms services and partnerships.

Experience

5 years in Innovation Portfolio Strategy E2E Marketing

Experience in FMCG Consumer Health Pet Health Care Mom-Baby industry preferred.

Track record of developing validating or launching innovation initiatives in complex organizations.

Capabilities

Innovation and venture mindset

Portfolio management and strategic thinking

Business case development and growth strategy

Consumer centricity and data-informed decision making

Stakeholder influence storytelling and learning agility