Director, Innovation

Job Title: Innovation Director

Level:   L4

Location:   New York

Reports To:  Category Innovation Director    

Department: Marketing 

Purpose of the Role:    

Lead the development and execution of the innovation strategy and pipeline for a defined category, platform, or growth space, translating consumer, customer, and market insights into scalable innovation opportunities that drive sustainable growth. The role is accountable for defining category innovation priorities, building a robust pipeline of initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercially successful innovation across markets. As a senior leader within the innovation function, the role shapes both business outcomes and organizational capability through strong stakeholder influence, team leadership, and innovation excellence.

Key Accountabilities      

• Lead Innovation Project Development and Delivery
• Develop Insight-Led Innovation Concepts
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution
• Support Innovation Pipeline Development
• Deliver Commercially Successful Launches

Key Competencies (3)               

• Innovation Project Leadership
• Consumer Insight and Commercial Acumen
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

Qualifications and Experience Required:                        

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or a related commercial function.
• Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category, preferred
• Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred
• Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies, including concept development, consumer learning, Commercialization, and launch execution.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results.
• Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Salary Range: $146,625.00 - $244,375.00

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We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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