Head of New Product Development & Innovation

Unilab, Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Unilab, Inc. seeks a professional to drive the Designed to Deliver New Product Development (NPD) process for the division, ensuring planning, implementation, and evaluation align with the corporate NPD framework.

The role emphasizes reviewing performance, leading improvements over the next five years, and coordinating with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Field Operations to monitor KPIs. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any four-year course; business/management degree is an advantage.
• 3–6 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in beauty or drugstore channels, trade marketing, or related marketing function is preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Designed to Deliver NPD process within the Division, ensuring effective planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Review NPD performance and lead iterations to address division priorities over the next five years.
• Identify capabilities required for effective planning, monitoring and evaluation of NPD initiatives.
• Lead development and implementation of process enhancements to improve NPD efficiency and effectiveness.
• Coordinate with Business Unit Marketing, Trade Marketing and Field Operations to monitor NPD KPIs, including pipeline tracking.

Skills

NPD process

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in any four-year course

Business/Management degree advantageous

Job description

Unilab, Inc. seeks a professional to drive the Designed to Deliver New Product Development (NPD) process for the division, ensuring planning, implementation, and evaluation align with the corporate NPD framework.

The role emphasizes reviewing performance, leading improvements over the next five years, and coordinating with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Field Operations to monitor KPIs. Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration are essential.