Innovation Ecosystem Lead - Strategic Partnerships
Church & Dwight Co., Inc.
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Job summary
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking an Innovation Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships Senior Manager to build and lead a world-class external innovation network spanning ingredient suppliers, packaging innovators, contract manufacturers, startups, universities, technology partners, and research organizations.
Reporting to the Director, Marketing Innovation & Development - Beauty, the role translates external opportunities into differentiated products, accelerates speed to market, and expands the
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
- 8+ years in Beauty, Personal Care, CPG or adjacent industries.
- Experience with suppliers, manufacturers or external innovation partnerships.
- Strong strategic thinking and cross-functional leadership.
- Some travel required.
Responsibilities
- Build an Innovation Ecosystem with suppliers, manufacturers, startups, universities and tech partners.
- Identify emerging technologies, ingredients, packaging and manufacturing capabilities.
- Develop long-term co-creation partnerships and identify exclusivity opportunities.
- Support 3–5 year innovation roadmaps and strengthen the pipeline.
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with Marketing Innovation, R&D, Procurement, Supply Chain, PMO and Commercial.
Skills
Education
Job description
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking an Innovation Ecosystem & Strategic Partnerships Senior Manager to build and lead a world-class external innovation network spanning ingredient suppliers, packaging innovators, contract manufacturers, startups, universities, technology partners, and research organizations.
Reporting to the Director, Marketing Innovation & Development - Beauty, the role translates external opportunities into differentiated products, accelerates speed to market, and expands the
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