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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 companys leadership in health and nutrition. This role will lead a team influence executive decision-making and ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable business impact.

What Youll 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

Bachelors 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.

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In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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