Hybrid ANZ Innovation Lead – Health & Wellness

Blackmores; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackmores, a leading natural health company in Australia, is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - ANZ to shape and deliver its three-year innovation pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing - ANZ, you will drive cross-functional NPD/EPD projects, align with brand and commercial priorities, and manage a small team while collaborating with Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development to turn insights into market-ready solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in innovation, marketing or PM in consumer goods.
• Experience in portfolio strategy and opportunities.
• Strong commercial acumen and problem-solving.
• Manage multiple complex projects in regulated env.
• Consumer-centric mindset.
• Understanding of business financials and demand planning.
• Experience with Nielsen data and consumer insights.
• Excellent stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop a three-year ANZ innovation pipeline aligned with global strategy.
• Identify opportunities from brand, category, segment, and channel performance.
• Lead cross-functional NPD/EPD projects from concept to Stage Gate.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development.
• Develop Innovation Concept Proposals and Stage Gate docs.
• Assess commercial feasibility and pre-gate P&Ls with partners.
• Report on pipeline and post-launch performance.
• Support NZ team with pipeline development and Stage Gate.

Skills

Innovation strategy

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Consumer marketing

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business/Marketing

Job description

Blackmores, a leading natural health company in Australia, is seeking an experienced Innovation Manager - ANZ to shape and deliver its three-year innovation pipeline across Australia and New Zealand.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing - ANZ, you will drive cross-functional NPD/EPD projects, align with brand and commercial priorities, and manage a small team while collaborating with Marketing, Category, Sales and Product Development to turn insights into market-ready solutions.