Innovation Launch Lead: End-to-End Execution

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

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive in the UK seeks a Marketing Specialist - Innovation Execution Excellence to own end-to-end commercialization, translating strategic visions into market reality and ensuring a zero-defect, profitable innovation pipeline. You will lead launch orchestration, packaging and artwork workflows, SKU architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D and Legal.

This on-site role anchors the hub, with 25% travel.

Qualifications

• Experience executing end-to-end launch projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong SKU logic and multi-market packaging knowledge.
• Proven ability to influence across Supply Chain, Regulatory, and Legal.

Responsibilities

• Launch orchestration: manage end-to-end projects from Product Lock to On-Shelf and ensure critical path milestones are met.
• Cross-functional alignment: connect Hub with Division/Global Supply Chain, R&D, and Legal to translate commercial needs into actions.
• Technical commercialization: own SKU architecture and country pairings, manage portfolio profitability and delisting decisions.

Skills

Operational discipline

Project leadership

Commercial architecture

Collaborative influence

Job description

Colgate-Palmolive in the UK seeks a Marketing Specialist - Innovation Execution Excellence to own end-to-end commercialization, translating strategic visions into market reality and ensuring a zero-defect, profitable innovation pipeline. You will lead launch orchestration, packaging and artwork workflows, SKU architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with Supply Chain, R&D and Legal.

This on-site role anchors the hub, with 25% travel.