ANZ Innovation Lead — NPD, Stage Gate & Growth

Blackmores Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working (FlexFit)

Carbon neutral by 2030

Discounted Blackmores products

Sonder Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Blackmores Group is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - ANZ to shape and deliver its three-year ANZ innovation pipeline from Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll coordinate across Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development to drive pipeline growth and commercialisation, with responsibility for Australia and support for New Zealand.

You will lead NPD/EPD projects through Stage Gate, align forecasts, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining a consumer-centric, financially informed

Qualifications

• 7+ years in innovation, project management or consumer marketing within consumer goods.
• Experience developing innovation strategy and identifying commercial gaps.
• Strong commercial acumen with ability to translate strategy into action.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and portfolios across cross‑functional teams.
• Consumer-centric mindset with curiosity and willingness to explore new ideas.
• Understanding of business financials, demand planning and product development.
• Experience with Nielsen data and interpreting consumer insights testing.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop the three-year ANZ innovation pipeline aligned with global strategy and local priorities.
• Identify commercially led opportunities through analysis of brand, category, and channel performance.
• Lead cross-functional NPD and EPD projects from concept through Stage Gate to on-time delivery.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development to align priorities and forecasts.
• Develop Innovation Concept Proposals and Stage Gate documentation for NPD/EPD projects.
• Assess commercial feasibility and prepare pre-gate P&Ls in partnership with Brand, Category and Sales.
• Manage NPD/EPD performance reporting and post-launch reviews.
• Provide regular pipeline updates to the ANZ leadership team.
• Support NZ team with pipeline development and Stage Gate processes.
• Monitor competitors and emerging innovations in the market.

Skills

Innovation strategy

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Financial acumen

Customer insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Commerce

Job description

Blackmores Group is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - ANZ to shape and deliver its three-year ANZ innovation pipeline from Sydney or Melbourne. You’ll coordinate across Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development to drive pipeline growth and commercialisation, with responsibility for Australia and support for New Zealand.

You will lead NPD/EPD projects through Stage Gate, align forecasts, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining a consumer-centric, financially informed