Director Innovation

**Job Description :** 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**       * Lead Innovation Project Development and Delivery * Develop Insight-Led Innovation Concepts * Drive Cross-Functional Execution * Support Innovation Pipeline Development * Deliver Commercially Successful Launches **Key Competencies (3)**                * Innovation Project Leadership * Consumer Insight and Commercial Acumen * Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence **Qualifications and Experience Required:**                         * Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or a related discipline. * Typically 5–8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or a related commercial function. * Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category, preferred * Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred * Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies, including concept development, consumer learning, Commercialization, and launch execution. * Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results. * Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts * Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills. * Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** 3WTC **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2026-08-03