Director, Global Innovation and Portfolio Integration

Role Overview

• Ensure alignment between global innovation strategy and regional commercial priorities.
• Oversee the development and execution of the global innovation pipeline in the US market.
• Lead and develop two Senior Brand Managers responsible for global innovation initiatives.
• Synthesize innovation pipeline strategies and commercialization updates for key stakeholders like senior leaders & key customer meetings.
• Ensure innovation priorities, timelines, and business cases are clearly communicated to cross functional partners.
• Lead and develop Senior Associate Brand Manager to ensure effective documentation & consistent reporting of long-term pipeline sufficiency & readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• 10-15 years of experience in brand management, innovation, or marketing leadership.
• Knowledge – Consumer packaged goods.
• Skills – Proven experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong leadership and people management capabilities.
• Experience working with global or multi-market teams.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Abilities – Ability to synthesize complex information into clear strategic insights.