Director of Product Innovation & Growth

Saje Natural Wellness

Toronto

Hybrid

CAD 167,000 - 195,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Wellness days
Health benefits
Paid time off
Product discount
Onboarding buddy
Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saje Natural Wellness in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Innovation to lead Product Category Managers and shape a 2–3 year portfolio, ensuring market-ready claims, compelling storytelling, and profitable launches.

Success requires collaboration across Marketing, Creative, R&D, Regulatory, Operations and Finance, balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline to deliver innovative, differentiated products.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of progressive experience across product innovation, product strategy, category management or development.
  • Experience leading teams and coaching high performers.
  • Ability to translate business priorities into clear product strategies.
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Product Category Managers and maintain 3-year roadmaps.
  • Oversee creation and approval of Product Concept Briefs and forecasts.
  • Drive claims substantiation and storytelling across priority initiatives.
  • Coordinate with R&D, Regulatory, Marketing and Creative for development and launch.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership
Product strategy
People leadership
Strategic thinking
Execution & delivery

Job description

Saje Natural Wellness in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Director of Innovation to lead Product Category Managers and shape a 2–3 year portfolio, ensuring market-ready claims, compelling storytelling, and profitable launches.

Success requires collaboration across Marketing, Creative, R&D, Regulatory, Operations and Finance, balancing creative ambition with commercial discipline to deliver innovative, differentiated products.

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