Innovation Launch & Commercialization Lead

Colgate-Palmolive; Woking; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking an Innovation Execution Excellence Specialist in Woking. You will own the end-to-end commercialization process, translating strategic visions into market reality by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal to deliver a zero-defect, profitable innovation pipeline.

The role requires deep technical mastery of SKU logic, packaging, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on multi-market clustering and

Qualifications

• Operational execution mindset with strong attention to timelines and milestones.
• Experience leading complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Deep understanding of SKU logic and multi-market commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Launch orchestration from product lock to shelf.
• Own end-to-end project management of innovation/renovation projects.
• Coordinate hub with Division/Global Supply Chain, R&D and Legal teams.
• Guard the stage-gate process ensuring disciplined launches.
• Oversee packaging and artwork workflows and regulatory compliance.
• Ensure tools and samples are prepared for sales teams (GTM toolkit).
• Develop the technical backbone of the brand (SKU creation and country pairing).
• Manage portfolio complexity and delisting of underperforming SKUs.

Skills

Execution discipline

Project leadership

SKU mechanics

Cross-functional influence

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking an Innovation Execution Excellence Specialist in Woking. You will own the end-to-end commercialization process, translating strategic visions into market reality by orchestrating cross-functional collaboration across Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal to deliver a zero-defect, profitable innovation pipeline.

The role requires deep technical mastery of SKU logic, packaging, and regulatory compliance, with a focus on multi-market clustering and