Remote Innovation Operations Leader

Jobgether; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote for US candidates

Flexible working hours

9:00 AM–5:00 PM ET collaboration block

Ownership of growing innovation func.

Exposure to science, product dev, and

Job summary

Jobgether, listed on behalf of a partner company, seeks an Innovation Operations Manager in the United States to turn bold product ideas into viable businesses. You will lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through commercialization, building business cases, managing budgets, timelines, and supplier partnerships.

You will work with R&D, formulators, suppliers, and leadership to introduce structured stage‑gate processes, perform feasibility and regulatory assessments, and deliver

Qualifications

• 7+ years of demonstrated success in project management, ideally involving product development or innovation exploration.
• Experience in dietary supplement, nutraceutical, or CPG/pharma industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of R&D/formulation processes, manufacturing capabilities, and regulatory frameworks (FDA/DSHEA/cGMP).
• Hands‑on with innovative delivery formats and demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Identify and investigate new product opportunities beyond existing categories.
• Collaborate with R&D, formulators, suppliers to assess scientific foundations, requirements, and pathways.
• Design feasibility assessments covering technical viability, costs, regulatory considerations, and commercial potential.
• Manage external partners including contract manufacturers, labs, and consultants.
• Prepare RFQs and coordinate supplier evaluations; manage quotation/awards.
• Establish and maintain centralized innovation intake and stage‑gate processes with budgets and timelines.
• Present progress, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Excellent organizational skills

Multitasking / project management

Financial modeling

PMP or equivalent certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/science/engineering or related discipline

PMP or equivalent project management certification (advantage)

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Smartsheet

MS Project

Jira

Job description

Jobgether, listed on behalf of a partner company, seeks an Innovation Operations Manager in the United States to turn bold product ideas into viable businesses. You will lead cross‑functional initiatives from concept through commercialization, building business cases, managing budgets, timelines, and supplier partnerships.

You will work with R&D, formulators, suppliers, and leadership to introduce structured stage‑gate processes, perform feasibility and regulatory assessments, and deliver