product innovation manager

UNFI

<div><div><p>Job Overview:</p>
<p>
The New Product Development (NPD) Manager will lead the identification, development, and commercialization of innovative products for our private label portfolio. This role is responsible for translating emerging flavor trends, culinary movements, and consumer behaviors into scalable, commercially viable products that differentiate our brands and drive growth. The ideal candidate blends trend forecasting, culinary curiosity, commercial acumen, and cross-functional execution. This individual will proactively source inspiration from leading food markets including New York, Los Angeles, and key European regions, and convert insights into actionable innovation pipelines in partnership with Category Management, Operations, and Sales. The NPD Manager will also be responsible for managing all innovation at our Woodstock Farms Manufacturing plant.</p>
<p>
Job Responsibilities:</p>
<p>
Core Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Trend &amp; Insight Leadership</li></ul>
<p>
o Monitor emerging flavor trends, global cuisine movements, ingredient innovations, and cultural food shifts.</p>
<p>
o Conduct regular competitive landscape reviews across retail, food service, specialty, and international markets.</p>
<p>
o Build structured reporting on &ldquo;what&rsquo;s next&rdquo; across flavors, formats, and product platforms.</p>
<p>
o Translate trend insights into clear product opportunity briefs.</p>
<ul><li>Innovation Pipeline Development</li></ul>
<p>
o Develop and maintain a rolling 12&ndash;36 month innovation roadmap.</p>
<p>
o Identify whitespace opportunities within existing categories and adjacent/new-to-world platforms.</p>
<p>
o Partner with Product Business Managers to prioritize initiatives based on consumer relevance, margin opportunity, and operational feasibility.</p>
<p>
o Lead ideation sessions, cross-functional concept development workshops and supplier innovation summits</p>
<ul><li>Concept-to-Launch Execution</li></ul>
<p>
o Write product briefs including target consumer, flavor profile, price architecture, positioning, and margin targets.</p>
<p>
o Partner with Product Development QA, and Procurement to ensure concepts are scalable and manufacturable.</p>
<p>
o Oversee product testing, refinement, and commercialization milestones.</p>
<p>
o Track post-launch performance and recommend iteration or expansion.</p>
<p>
Additional Responsibilities</p>
<ul><li>Cross-Functional Collaboration</li></ul>
<p>
o Work closely with Brand, Packaging, and Design teams to ensure innovation aligns with brand strategy.</p>
<p>
o Partner with Sales to align innovation with key customer needs and retailer differentiation strategies.</p>
<p>
o Present innovation pipeline and trend insights to executive leadership</p>
<p>Performs other duties as assigned.</p>
<p>Job Requirements:</p>
<p>
Education/ Certifications:</p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Food Technology, Business, Marketing, or related field; Master&rsquo;s degree, culinary certification, or project management certification is a plus.</li></ul>
<p>Experience:</p>
<ul><li>5+ years of experience in CPG or private label food product development, innovation, or commercialization, with proven end‑to‑end concept‑to‑launch execution.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience translating trends and global cuisine insights into commercially viable products.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience developing and managing innovation roadmaps</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong cross‑functional leadership experience across R&amp;D, Operations/Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging, Design, Category, and Sales.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience conducting competitive reviews, whitespace analysis, and post‑launch performance tracking.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience working in or with manufacturing environments and supporting scale‑up and commercialization processes.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in private label, sensory testing, or retailer‑focused innovation is a plus.</li></ul>
<p>Knowledge/Skills/ Abilities</p>
<ul><li>Strong understanding of emerging food trends, global cuisines, and ingredient innovation.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Ability to translate insights into clear product briefs and actionable innovation concepts.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Knowledge of innovation processes (e.g., stage‑gate), commercialization steps, and manufacturability considerations.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong analytical skills, including pricing, margin modeling, and feasibility assessment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent communication, presentation, facilitation, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Creative, consumer‑centric thinker with strong project management and trend‑forecasting abilities</li></ul>
<ul><li>Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.</li></ul>
<p>Work Environment:</p>
<p>
Hybrid Role:</p>
<ul><li>This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office () days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required.</li></ul>
<p>Travel (major):</p>
<ul><li>Travel is required up to 30% for this position.</li></ul>
<p>Physical Environment/Demands:</p>
<p>
Office Roles:</p>
<ul><li>Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.</li></ul>
<ul><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
</li></ul><ul><li>Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Woodstock Farms: Ability to work in an environment containing tree nuts, peanuts, soy, wheat, sesame, milk and different spices like pepper, chili, etc.</li></ul>
<p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.</p>
</div>
<p>UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected ground. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the job selection process. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.</p>
<p><b>Compensation:</b>
</p><p>UNFI anticipates paying the above-referenced pay rate (or within the above-referenced pay range) for this position. Actual Pay, where applicable, will depend on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, training, and any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements. UNFI is committed to transparency in pay in compliance with applicable state and local laws.
</p><p><b>Benefits:</b>
</p><p>For Washington positions (or positions that may be performed remotely from Washington), https://www.unfi.com/jobs-more-info-wa.html for Washington-specific paid time off details.
</p><p>Candidates hired into this position will also be eligible to participate in the following benefits programs: Paid Time Off; Sick Time; paid holidays and parental leave; 401K Program; medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance; short-term and long-term disability insurance program, Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account, subject to meeting the eligibility requirements and the terms and conditions of these programs, and subject to any requirements under applicable collective bargaining agreements.
</p><p>UNFI&rsquo;s compensation, benefits, and paid time off policies are subject to change in the Company&rsquo;s sole discretion, consistent with applicable law. This job posting should not be construed as an offer of employment with certain terms, nor should it be construed as a guaranteed minimum.
</p><p>Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the <i>Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance</i> and the <i>California Fair Chance Act</i>.</p></div>

New Product Development Manager- Edison, NJ

Bain & Company

WHAT MAKES US A GREAT PLACE TO WORK
<br><br>
We are proud to be consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work. We are currently the top-ranke consulting firm on [1] Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list and have earned the #1 overall spot a record seven times. Extraordinary teams are at the heart of our business strategy, but these don’t happen by chance. They require intentional focus on bringing together a broad set of backgrounds, cultures, experiences, perspectives, and skills in a supportive and inclusive work environment. We hire people with exceptional talent and create an environment in which every individual can thrive professionally and personally.
<br><br>
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
<br><br>
You’ll join our Product Management & Innovation experts within the AI, Insights & Solutions (AIS) team, which includes a group of experts in analytics, engineering, product management, user research, and design. Together, we create human-centric solutions that leverage the power of data and artificial intelligence to drive competitive advantage for our clients.
<br><br>
WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
<br><br>
As an Expert Senior Manager, Product Management & Innovation, you’ll work on integrated teams alongside our general consultants and clients to lead development of omnichannel solutions across a wide range of industries and problems —defining and evolving the strategic vision with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful, feasible, and client-aligned experiences, products and businesses, and advising on innovation and product strategy. You’ll advise on innovation and product strategy, and are expected to independently lead the work, including defining and owning the workplan, fostering cross-collaboration, managing direct and cross-functional reports, engaging with clients, and overseeing answer/product definition and delivery.
<br><br>
You have a passion for designing and developing customer-centric innovative solutions, a foundation in product development, technical aptitude, and a collaborative mindset. With a special focus on driving innovation, you will work closely with engineering, design, and strategy teams to explore emerging technologies, validate new ideas, and guide agile development, while managing senior and multiple stakeholders and preparing and running meetings with senior clients from research and planning to execution. You'll contribute to high-impact, client-facing solutions while building your technical and strategic skills in a fast-paced, experimentation & data-driven environment
<br><br>
WHAT YOU'LL DO
<br><ul>
<li>Lead Human-Centered Design Strategy and Product Innovation</li>
</ul>
Lead the integration of human-centered design into product strategy, aligning research with business and customer goals. Translate complex user insights, business needs, and technical feasibility into a clear product vision, roadmap, feature map, and development-ready backlog. Lead ideation, journey mapping, and service design workshops to align teams around user-centered solutions. Drive cross-functional collaboration to support prototyping and testing to ensure continuous validation. Drive high-impact, balanced decision-making by applying a strategic lens to balance user needs, reliable tech solutions, business needs, and alignment.
<br><ul>
<li>Set Strategy and Lead the Delivery of Proof of Concepts (POCs) and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs), and Products</li>
</ul>
Lead multi-disciplinary teams and clients in tackling business challenges and developing innovative product solutions. Use agile, product/ CX best practices to guide execution and ensure outcomes. Quickly integrate into client environments, building trust and credibility through strategic guidance and strong cross-functional collaboration. Own work planning and execution, ensuring AIS delivers high-quality contributions that align with client goals. Shape actionable, insight-based strategies with measurable impact. Help drive client decisions by identifying and framing key tradeoffs to help teams move forward.
<br><ul>
<li>Own Product Planning, Roadmaps, and Execution</li>
</ul>
Lead the development and evolution of product roadmaps, ensuring initiatives align with broader strategic goals. Effectively translate complex technical concepts into clear and non-technical language for all stakeholders. Leverage business and user insights to identify and evaluate potential product roadmap opportunities, articulating associated tradeoffs and mitigating risks throughout the product lifecycle. Prioritize effectively across multiple workstreams and build a development-ready backlog with user stories, mockups, architecture, and acceptance criteria.
<br><ul>
<li>Inspire, Align, and Lead Cross-Functional Teams</li>
</ul>
Cultivate a high-performing, collaborative team culture across Bain, clients, and other stakeholders. Ensure alignment across stakeholders through transparency, shared ownership and momentum toward results. Be a visible, influential leader across the AIS team and the broader organization.
<br><ul>
<li>Build Capabilities and Drive Thought Leadership</li>
</ul>
Mentor others and lead capability-building across AIS, Bain, and client teams, skill development in human-centered design, agile, technical fluency (e.g., how products are built and scaled), and innovation-driven product management. Maintain a curious and proactive mindset, adopting emerging tools and technologies, such as generative AI, to boost productivity and enhance team outcomes. Help build institutional knowledge within AIS and Bain communities, reinforcing AIS’s role as a center of product and innovation excellence.
<br><ul>
<li>Travel expectation: 40-50%</li>
</ul>
ABOUT YOU
<br><br>
Required Qualifications
<br><ul>
<li>Relevant Bachelor's degree</li>
<li>A minimum of 10 years of experience in product management, with deep expertise in agile methodologies, design thinking, and software development practices</li>
<li>Expert knowledge in the four lenses (feasibility, viability, desirability, strategy) with the ability to manage any lens as needed</li>
<li>Expert in product managing software development, including hands-on experience in AI solutions</li>
<li>Expert in business case building to clearly identify, quantify and frame the potential value of the product/solution</li>
<li>Experience using Gen-AI powered product management and product development tools effectively (i.e., ProductBoard, Jira, Synthetic Users, VoiceOver, Loveable, etc.</li>
<li>Foundational knowledge of agentic AI architectures, including common use cases and end-to-end workflows (e.g., orchestration, tool use, and evaluation)</li>
<li>Expert in design thinking principles and leading cross-functional teams through workshops to cultivate design thinking innovation process</li>
<li>Ability to speak fluently about the technical aspects of the products worked on</li>
<li>Ability to rapidly absorb and interpret technical information, with a deep understanding of modern design and development principles</li>
<li>Deep experience in applying agile and scrum methodologies to lead and scale cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Experience in Lean Startup principles to drive experimentation, validate ideas, and inform product strategy</li>
<li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to explain and discuss approaches and technicalities of solutions with colleagues and clients from other disciplines</li>
<li>Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively in complex, ambiguous situations, passion for delivering high-impact client results in fast-paced, evolving environments</li>
<li>Curiosity, proactivity and critical thinking</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with people at all levels and with multi-office/region teams, cross-functional/inter-disciplinary teams including engineers, designers and researchers</li>
<li>Experience leading multiple projects independently and growing and developing more junior product managers</li>
<li>Fluency in English</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications
<br><ul>
<li>Relevant Master’s degree in business or technology or related field</li>
<li>Commercial acumen and understanding of business models</li>
<li>Experience working in startups or other entrepreneurial environments</li>
<li>Top-tier consulting experience preferred</li>
<li>Background in architecture/software dev/data pipelines</li>
<li>Experience in product managing the architecting and implementing of AI/tech solutions at an enterprise scale</li>
<li>Solid product management experience, with a history of managing ideation to launch of analytics or ML-driven software, solutions, or services</li>
<li>Experience in product managing the building and deploying ML pipelines into production</li>
<li>Fluency in Arabic</li>
</ul>
References
<br><br>
Visible links
<br>1. https://www.bain.com/about/awards-recognition/

Expert Senior Manager, Product Management & Innovation

<div><p><b>Line of Service
</b></p>Advisory
<p></p><p><b>Industry/Sector
</b></p>Technology
<p></p><p><b>Specialism
</b></p>Advisory - Other
<p></p><p><b>Management Level
</b></p>Manager
<p></p><p><b>Job Description &amp; Summary
</b></p>At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.
<br>
<br>
Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
<p></p><div><div><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science , Information Technology, or a related field.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>7-10 years of experience in Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven), Power Automate, and RPA
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Design, develop, and deploy applications using Power Apps.
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Automate workflows and processes using Power Automate.
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Maintain and optimize existing Power Platform applications and workflows.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Provide training and support to end-users .
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Stay updated on Power Platform features and best practices.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Certification in Microsoft Power Platform PL-600 Certificate is a plus.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Familiarity with data modeling and database concepts is a plus.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience with Azure services and other Microsoft technologies.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Knowledge of programming languages such as JavaScript, C# </b><b>, Python </b><b>will be a plus.
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Knowledge of basic programming concepts (OOP, Design Patterns, Clean Coding, SQL, APIs) will be a plus too.<br>
</b></p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b>Education
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>University Degree
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Software Engineering Diploma or Masters is a plus
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>German language is a plus
</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b>Education </b><i>(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
</i></p>Degrees/Field of Study required:
<p></p>Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
<p></p><p><b>Certifications </b><i>(if blank, certifications not specified)
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Optional Skills
</b></p>Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Android, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) {+ 51 more}
<p></p><p><b>Desired Languages </b><i>(If blank, desired languages not specified)
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Travel Requirements
</b></p>Not Specified
<p></p><p><b>Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
</b></p>No
<p></p><p><b>Government Clearance Required?
</b></p>No
<p></p><p><b>Job Posting End Date</b></p></div><p></p>

ETIC, Power Platform Developer - Manager

<div><p><b>Line of Service
</b></p>Advisory
<p></p><p><b>Industry/Sector
</b></p>Technology
<p></p><p><b>Specialism
</b></p>Advisory - Other
<p></p><p><b>Management Level
</b></p>Manager
<p></p><p><b>Job Description &amp; Summary
</b></p>At PwC, our people in software and product innovation focus on developing cutting-edge software solutions and driving product innovation to meet the evolving needs of clients. These individuals combine technical experience with creative thinking to deliver innovative software products and solutions.
<br>
<br>
Those in software engineering at PwC will focus on developing innovative software solutions to drive digital transformation and enhance business performance. In this field, you will use your knowledge to design, code, and test cutting-edge applications that revolutionise industries and deliver exceptional user experiences.
<p></p><div><ul><li><p>Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (essential).
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>6+ </b><b>Years </b>Solid experience in building and maintainin g reliable and scalable services/platforms.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Fully proficient in </b><b>one of these programming languages ( </b><b>Python </b><b>, </b><b>Node </b><b>or Java) </b><b>including building enterprise level web applications </b><b>&gt;&gt; </b><b>Preferrably </b><b>Python
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Experience in building Python Web APIs using </b><b>FastAPI
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Fully proficient in React ( </b><b>Next.js </b><b>)
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Ability to integrate AI solutions into existing platforms and services.
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><b>Experience with database systems ( </b><b>P </b><b>ostgresql </b><b>)
</b></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience with Azure DevOps &amp; CI/CD tools integration / operations, Kubernetes &amp; Docker
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, especially in optimizing software for performance and scalability.<br>
<br>
</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>Essential Skills &amp; Attributes
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Previous experience working in Agile team is a plus
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience in Consulting or working within multinational environments.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Good communication skills and initiative.<br>
<br>
<br>
</p></li></ul></div><div><p><b>Education
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>University Degree
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Software Engineering Diploma or Masters is a plus
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><p><b>Education </b><i>(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)
</i></p>Degrees/Field of Study required:
<p></p>Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
<p></p><p><b>Certifications </b><i>(if blank, certifications not specified)
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Required Skills
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Optional Skills
</b></p>Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Acceptance Test Driven Development (ATDD), Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Android, API Management, Appian (Platform), Application Development, Application Frameworks, Application Lifecycle Management, Application Software, Business Process Improvement, Business Process Management (BPM), Business Requirements Analysis, C#.NET, C++ Programming Language, Client Management, Coaching and Feedback, Code Review, Coding Standards, Communication, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) {+ 51 more}
<p></p><p><b>Desired Languages </b><i>(If blank, desired languages not specified)
</i></p><p></p><p><b>Travel Requirements
</b></p>Not Specified
<p></p><p><b>Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
</b></p>No
<p></p><p><b>Government Clearance Required?
</b></p>No
<p></p><p><b>Job Posting End Date</b></p></div><p></p>

ETIC, Full stack developer (Python) - Manager

PepsiCo

<div>
 <strong>
  Overview
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   There is an internal slated candidate being considered for this position. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 The role will lead the technical aspects and implementation of medium to high complexity R&amp;D enabled productivity and sustainability projects for the Grains Platform
 <br/>
 <br/>
 <strong>
  Responsibilities
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Leverage expertise inside and outside of the organization to deliver product and process development and innovation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop, plan, conduct, and coordinate product development initiatives to use experimental design and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations to business.
  </li>
  <li>
   Engage with Middle East Foods Business Unit Global Procurement &amp; Supply Chain to support and manage technical aspects of productivity agendas of Grains Portfolio
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop product against consumer and business KPIs by leveraging available resources including R&amp;D Laboratory tools, bench top, factory equipment, pilot plants, supplier&rsquo;s technical assets.
  </li>
  <li>
   Coordinate samples requirements with manufacturing plants, global R&amp;D function etc. for NPD, internal screening, bench taste, sensory test, consumer test, shelf life stability, sales samples, scale-up trials, and other needs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop &amp; review FC, business P&amp;L and finalize product and ingredient specifications with PQP guardrails.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop an understanding and demonstrate the application of consumer product testing; sensory and analytical etc. to deliver superior products to the market and establish product intelligence. Actively participate in marketing research programs including focus groups and other consumer research formats.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead Technical Stage Gate and related work for his/her project and ensure timely completion of all TSG stages and its deliverables.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&amp;D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent R&amp;D on multi-functional business teams and Influence others through strong communication &amp; interpersonal skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop project briefs/Global Innovation Briefs (GIB) and seek R&amp;D and other cross functional alignment (especially Marketing and Supply Chain).
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead exploration of new ingredients, formulation and process technologies and leverage expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver new product and process development.
  </li>
  <li>
   To plan, organize and run raw material qualification programs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive global knowledge growth and thought leadership in emerging process technologies and imbed cross functionally.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive CAST implementation through leadership of training programs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Work closely with Regulatory to ensure legal compliance
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
 <strong>
  Qualifications
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Graduation degree in Food Science /Engineering (Chemical/industrial) / Food &amp; Nutrition/Pharma
  </li>
  <li>
   Must have FMCG experience of &gt;3 years.
  </li>
  <li>
   Food Science or Engineering related discipline.
  </li>
  <li>
   Good understanding / appreciation of the broader business environment and application of technical and commercial knowledge during project execution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate and negotiate effectively across all levels and all functions of the organisation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Good presentation skills (written &amp; verbal).
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong analytical skills &ndash; ability to interpret complex data and distil into useful and actionable information.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ability to explain complex technical issues / solutions to a non-technical audience.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strives for high standards, seeks innovative solutions, drives continuous improvement of products, processes or methods and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
  </li>
  <li>
   Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.
  </li>
  <li>
   Cultural sensitivity / flexibility in responding to diverse teams and environments.
  </li>
  <li>
   Self-starter and motivator.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


R&D Associate Scientist

Huntington Bank

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description</b></h1><p><b><i>
This position is available to be filled at any Huntington Corporate office location.</i></b></p><p></p><p><b>
Duties &amp; Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>
Strategy &amp; Execution</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the end‑to‑end development of new and innovative deposit products, features, and experiences.</li><li>
Own the product roadmap and ensure on‑time delivery by influencing cross‑functional partners across Technology, Operations, Risk, and Finance.</li><li>
Translate customer needs and insights into compelling product value propositions and actionable business requirements.</li><li>
Develop business cases with financial modeling and secure internal approvals across product, risk, and partner teams.</li><li>
Develop and execute go‑to‑market plans, including employee readiness, training, internal communications, and customer‑facing marketing.</li><li>
Support change management efforts including product migrations, policy updates, and market activation for new or redesigned deposit solutions.</li></ul><p><b>
Innovation &amp; Market Awareness</b></p><ul><li>
Apply frameworks such as Jobs to Be Done, customer journey mapping, and experimentation to identify unmet customer needs and design breakthrough solutions.</li><li>
Monitor competitive dynamics across banking and fintech to proactively identify opportunities for differentiation.</li><li>
Bring creativity and curiosity to uncover new concepts, run tests, validate hypotheses, and iterate quickly.</li><li>
Collaborate with UX and Research teams to design and validate customer‑centric product experiences.</li></ul><p><b>
Communication &amp; Influence</b></p><ul><li>
Deliver clear, concise updates on performance, financials, and strategic shifts to stakeholders.</li><li>
Foster strong relationships across teams to align goals and drive execution.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Basic Qualifications:</b>
</p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree</li><li>
7+ years of experience working in product management, program management, financial services sales /service support &ndash;OR&mdash;financial services marketing.</li></ul><p><b><br>
Preferred Qualifications:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree</li><li>
Effective written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>
Subject matter expertise and experience working with consumer deposit products, product innovation, or digital banking.</li><li>
Proven experience leading end‑to‑end product development and launching products with full GTM plans.</li><li>
Creative problem‑solver with strong analytical skills and the ability to turn insights into strategies and execution plans.</li><li>
Experience with consumer research methodologies and product innovation frameworks.</li><li>
Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high quality and attention to detail.</li><li>
Strong collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to influence cross‑functional teams.</li><li>
Familiarity with financial modeling, forecasting, and product profitability analysis.</li><li>
Technical comfort with tools for data analysis and insight generation (e.g., Excel, dashboards, analytics platforms).</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Exempt Status: (Yes</b> = not eligible for overtime pay) (<b>No</b> = eligible for overtime pay)</p>
Yes<p></p><p><b>
Workplace Type:</b></p>
Office<p></p><p>
Our Approach to <b>Office </b>Workplace Type</p><p></p><p>
Certain positions outside our branch network may be eligible for a flexible work arrangement. We&rsquo;re combining the best of both worlds: in-office and work from home. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. Remote roles will also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for moments that matter. Specific work arrangements will be provided by the hiring team.</p><p></p><p><b>
Compensation Range:</b></p>
Total Base Pay Range 93,000.00 - 189,000.00 USD<p></p><p>
The compensation range represents the low and high end of the base compensation range for this position. Actual compensation will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. Colleagues in this position are also eligible to participate in an applicable incentive compensation plan. In addition, Huntington provides a variety of benefits to colleagues, including health insurance coverage, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).</p><p></p><p>
Huntington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p></p><p>
Tobacco-Free Hiring Practice: Visit Huntington's Career Web Site for more details.</p><p></p><p><b>
Note to Agency Recruiters:</b> Huntington will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. All unsolicited resumes sent to any Huntington colleagues, directly or indirectly, will be considered Huntington property. Recruiting agencies must have a valid, written and fully executed Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work for consideration.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Product Manager – Deposit Product Innovation: Onsite

Haleon

<div><div>Welcome to Haleon. We&rsquo;re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we&rsquo;ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter &ndash; one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.<br>
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Our trusted portfolio of brands &ndash; including Sensodyne&reg;, Panadol&reg;, Advil&reg;, Voltaren&reg;, Theraflu&reg;, Otrivin&reg;, and Centrum&reg; &ndash; lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.<br>
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Now it&rsquo;s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose &ndash; to deliver better everyday health with humanity &ndash; at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.</div><div></div><div><div>
About the role:</div><div>
We're seeking an innovation and project execution enthusiast to lead new product innovation and introduction of planning and execution processes to support business objectives and ensure efficient product technical transfer at site while supporting and assisting in compilation of technical documentation like CTD dossiers etc. and performing process troubleshooting to provide technical support to production.</div><div></div><div>
Responsibilities:</div><div>
1. Project &amp; Risk Management</div><ul><li><div>
Provides leadership and establishes key partnerships across multiple functions.</div></li><li><div>
Has overall responsibility for project delivery and successful technical transfer into site.</div></li><li><div>
Manages assessment of opportunities from business and technical aspects to determine viability for execution, including site impact assessments.</div></li><li><div>
Provides resource management/oversight to Project Managers for planning and execution of various project types.</div></li><li><div>
Develops project plans, secures resources, monitors adherence, and develops contingency plans for low-complexity projects.</div></li><li><div>
Ensures risk mitigation plans are in place and agreed with Site/Regional Quality Councils.</div></li><li><div>
Ensures proper escalation and communication of risks at the right organizational level.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
2. Technical Transfer &amp; Commercialization</div><ul><li><div>
Responsible for commercialization of new products from R\&amp;D, line extensions, and geo-expansion product introductions.</div></li><li><div>
Coordinates transfer, upscale, registration, and launch activities for Drug Product with related functions.</div></li><li><div>
Prepares and compiles technical documents in CTD formats for overseas submission.</div></li><li><div>
Liaises with marketing and product managers concerning NPI (New Product Introduction) and Tech Transfer.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
3. Quality, Compliance &amp; Process Improvement</div><ul><li><div>
Ensures products developed meet quality and process capability standards as defined in design specifications.</div></li><li><div>
Liaises with Quality Assurance and procurement to check suitability of formulations, materials, and specifications.</div></li><li><div>
Provides support in product and process-related investigations, including complaints, OOE, OOS, and deviations to identify root causes.</div></li><li><div>
Ensures all activities comply with GMP, HSE, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.</div></li><li><div>
Complies with Environment, Health, and Safety policies and guidelines.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
4. Resource &amp; Stakeholder Management</div><ul><li><div>
Establishes and supports project teams, ensuring robust communication with SLT and the wider organization.</div></li><li><div>
Provides support and technical guidance to procurement in strategic resourcing of packaging and raw materials.</div></li><li><div>
Follows up on costing queries by liaising with Finance for quality assurance and production routings.</div></li><li><div>
Any other responsibility assigned as per business requirements.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
5. Technical Expertise &amp; Development</div><ul><li><div>
Prepares experimental, developmental, and confirmational trial batches to check and confirm site feasibility and product stability.</div></li><li><div>
Provides fundamental knowledge of the function and properties of excipients, APIs, and packaging materials.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Your profile:
</div><ul><li><div>B-Pharmacy, Chemistry, or equivalent BS Degree in scientific/ Engineering. MSc. Or Pharm-D will be preferred.</div></li><li><div>
5 - 8years experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, comprehensive know how in pharmaceutical technology, project management and R&amp;D product development</div></li><li><div>
In depth knowledge of FDA/ICH guidelines, B.P and USP, applicable regulations and standards routinely used in the pharmaceutical industry.</div></li><li><div>
Demonstrated experience in the FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry leading the technical aspects of new product introductions, technology transfers, technical risk assessments, product control strategies, validation, and change control</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Why Haleon?</div><div>
The future of everyday health is changing. And we&rsquo;re the people changing it. In front of us is an incredible opportunity to go beyond what any of us have done before. And make everyday health more achievable, more inclusive and more sustainable. For more and more people.
</div><div></div><div>So join us, as we build one of the world&rsquo;s leading consumer companies. Join us to innovate our category-leading brands. To better understand people&rsquo;s everyday health needs. To tackle the biggest barriers that stand in their way. To change individual and societal behavior.</div><div></div><div>
In our efforts to further tackle barriers that may be standing in our way, we have implemented what we call a Hybrid Working model, known as Home office. Home office in the country of employment is permitted for all employees whose position allows it. The employee and the manager agree on the circumstances in which working from the office is required and in which the employee can work remotely or specific local arrangements. This helps us with ensuring that we maintain a healthy work-life balance, and give our best to our people.</div><div></div><div>
Join us to work with colleagues who share your restless energy. To explore your interests. To stretch yourself to do the best work of your career. And join us, as together we build a working experience that encourages us all to lead happier, healthier, more productive lives.
</div><div></div><div>The way we see it, every day is an opportunity for better. And we&rsquo;re going all in to realize it.</div></div><div></div><div><br>
 Job Posting End Date</div><br>
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2026-03-31<div></div><div><br>
Equal Opportunities</div><div>
Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected &ndash; all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It&rsquo;s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.<br>
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During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.<br>
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The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.</div><div></div><div><br>
Adjustment or Accommodations Request</div><div>
If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We&rsquo;ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence.</div><div></div><div><br>
Note to candidates</div><div>
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.</div></div>

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