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
Key Competencies (3)
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
3WTC
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-08-03

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