Senior Director of Innovation

1 day ago


Charlotte, North Carolina, United States Blue Signal Search Full time
Job Title: Senior Director of Innovation

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Senior Director of Innovation to lead their technical team in developing innovative confectionary-based forms for the OTC market.

This role requires a visionary leader with extensive experience in R&D, product development, and commercialization. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of driving innovation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with the Commercial team to define the strategic roadmap and pipeline for delivering high-value OTC products.
  • Lead the R&D and analytical laboratory teams to develop and commercialize confectionary-based forms.
  • Drive the product development process from ideation to commercialization, working closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams.
  • Partner with Value Stream Leaders to scale-up and commercialize products, ensuring key design criteria are met.
  • Actively manage the portfolio/projects, capturing development activities, managing risks, and driving key decisions with executive leadership.
  • Optimize and manage the product development process to drive efficiency and compliance.
  • Define and implement best-in-class tools, techniques, and approaches to improve technical efficiency.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across different product teams and functional areas.
Requirements:
  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences).
  • 15+ years of experience in R&D, with extensive experience in developing and commercializing OTC products.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership and management experience.
  • Comprehensive experience in OTC product development across 505.B.2/NDAs & monograph drugs in the US.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership to maximize business value.
  • Proven ability to effectively engage and drive action with senior leaders internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the company and products effectively with major CPG/pharma/retail customers.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive innovation and address challenges effectively.
  • Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.

About Blue Signal: As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles. Learn more at bit.ly/3D3a7NH



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