Innovation Lead

7 days ago


Hackensack, New Jersey, United States Upfield Full time
Job Description

About Upfield

We are a leading plant-based company, dedicated to creating healthier and happier consumers through our natural, nutritious, and delicious products. Our purpose is to make a positive impact on people's lives and the planet. With iconic brands like Country Crock, Violife, and Imperial, we've been a trusted category leader since 1871.

Our Culture

We're a fast-paced, entrepreneurial team that's agile, creative, and customer-obsessed. We're passionate about innovation and committed to delivering breakthrough solutions that drive growth and profitability.

Job Summary

We're seeking an experienced Senior Innovation Manager to lead our breakthrough innovation workstreams. As a key member of our innovation team, you'll be responsible for developing and managing global innovation initiatives that drive business growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead global breakthrough innovation workstreams, including foundational framework, portfolio strategy, front-end conceptualization, insights plan design, packaging/claim and product development.
  • Develop consumer research and experimentation plans to identify trends, insights, and innovation opportunities.
  • Analyze data to identify key insights and create compelling value propositions and stories.
  • Steer cross-functional teams across Research & Development, Insights, Finances, Commercialization, and Legal/Regulatory.
  • Lead the stage gate process, ensuring all specifications and timelines are met.
  • Drive strategic and executional alignment with Upfield's leadership for international deployment of innovation.
  • Lead ongoing post-launch reporting and analysis to measure performance.
  • Create compelling innovation presentations, spec sheets, and sizzles to support sales efforts.
  • Challenge the thinking and push for entrepreneurial approaches.
  • Champion a future-forward mindset and inspire innovation within the organization.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or international equivalent.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in CPG or innovation agency/consultancy-type environment.
  • Experience in Food or Beverage is a must.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Self-starter with a demonstrated comfort with uncertainty.
  • Balance between strategic thinking and executional know-how.
  • Excellent communicator with strong presentation and influencing skills.
  • Engaging leader who inspires others.
  • Passion for innovation and the consumer.


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