Design & Technology Manager
Job Location:
Trumbull, CT - USA
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Job Summary
Join us as Design & Technology Manager
Location: Trumbull CT
Terms & Conditions: Full time International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided
ABOUT UNILEVER:
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people we believe that when our people work with purpose we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever your career will be a unique journey grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity diversity inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We dont believe in the one size fits all approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.
WHO ARE WE
We are the Global Wellbeing team focused on one of Unilevers largest growth opportunities the 140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins Minerals and Supplements (VMS).
OUR BUSINESS:
Unilevers Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the companys health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly Liquid IV Nutrafol SmartyPants Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilevers capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio work in an agile fast-moving environment collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project-based networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to be entrepreneurial and experiment as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company and to take charge and lead as well as follow and support others.
WHO ARE WE
We are the Global Wellbeing team focused on one of Unilevers largest growth opportunities the 140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins Minerals and Supplements (VMS).
OUR BUSINESS:
Unilevers Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the companys health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly Liquid IV Nutrafol SmartyPants Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilevers capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio work in an agile fast-moving environment collaboratively within the team and with our Unilever colleagues around the world. We work in a project-based networked way where everyone needs to be able to take a step back and think strategically as well as roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty to be entrepreneurial and experiment as well as bring in the best of Unilever and work the structures of a large company and to take charge and lead as well as follow and support others.
JOB PURPOSE:
The Horizon 3 Technology Manager will lead the identification development and deployment of breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovations across all Wellbeing Collective brands. Based out ofTrumbull USA this strategic role focuses onleveragingboth external and internal innovation opportunities rigorously assessing them for future pipeline fitment and transformational impact. The incumbent will drive cross-functional collaboration external partnerships and technology scouting to ensure the Wellbeing Collectiveremainsat the forefront of global innovation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead Horizon 2/3 technology strategy and execution across Wellbeing Collective brands.
- Identify incubate and assess emerging technologies and innovations for future pipeline integration.
- Build and manage a pipeline of transformational projects from ideation to scale-up.
- Develop new products and improve formulations throughscience-ledinnovation.
- Optimizeandvalidateformulations to ensure quality scalability and regulatory compliance.
- Design and execute experiments to evaluate ingredients formats and delivery systems; translate insights into decisions.
- Establish technologies and processes for lab- and pilot-scale development to enable commercialization.
- Define and manage specifications across formulation process packaging and quality systems.
- Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges to ensure robust product performance.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory regulatory and legal requirements.
- Apply analytical techniques to characterize product attributes and meet quality benchmarks.
- Support shelf-life and stability programs; drive improvements to enhance product longevity.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Packaging CMI Supply Chain Quality Regulatory Brand) to deliver innovation.
- Build strong internal and external networks including partnerships with research organizations startups and academia.
- Stay current on industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory developments.
- Ensure governance risk management safety and environmental compliance in all activities.
- MaintainaccurateR&D documentation including formulations data and SOPs.
- Uphold safety quality and environmental standards across lab and manufacturing environments.
- Anticipate and mitigate technical regulatory and competitive risks.
- Communicate progress insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters or PhD in Science Engineering Technology Management or related discipline.
- Minimum 8 years experience in technology innovation R&D leadership or product development (preferably in consumer health dietary supplements or wellness industries).
- Proven track record of delivering transformational innovation and managing complex cross-functional projects.
- Strong expertise in technology scouting open innovation and strategic partnerships.
- Excellent leadership communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working with external partners contractors and global teams.
- Deep understanding of emerging technology trends regulatory environments and consumer needs.
- Proficiency in technology management tools and platforms.
Pay: The pay range for this position is $103000 to $154400. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that areutilizedin making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets experience and training licensure and certifications qualifications and education and other business and organizational needs.
Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.
Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.
Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible toparticipatein our benefits plan. Should the employee choose toparticipate they can choose from a range of benefits to include but is not limited to health insurance
(including prescription drug dental and vision coverage) retirement savings benefits life insurance and disability benefits parental leave sick leave paidvacationand holidays as well as access tonumerousvoluntary benefits. Anycoveragesfor health insurance and retirement benefits will bein accordance withthe terms and conditions of the applicable
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Required Experience:
Manager
