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Nestlé Nutrition R&D Centers, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager Innovation & Strategy in Bridgewater NJDuties: Responsible for driving development of innovation in research and development (“R&D”) to deliver incremental growth. Work closely with innovation and brand managers to identify candidates for R&D projects and support the final selection process. Drive project preparation prior to kick off which includes project scoping, timeline management, stakeholder on-boarding, team member selection, budgeting, and identification of expert resources. Effectively network within R&D and commercial communities to stay on top of trends for the benefit of R&D projects and development of potential future projects. Guide optimization of processes and structure to help build and establish the R&D program. Test, identify, and implement new approaches to drive and deliver innovation. Lead teams to transform ideas into product test launches in 6 months including development of the product profile, research plan, and profit-loss statement. Identify and manage hurdles to success and provide internal updates. Lead and coach the team to create a consumer and shopper-driven, scalable MVP (minimum viable product) that can be tested in a real-world environment. Provide appropriate communication to internal and external stakeholders regarding progress of new initiatives. Lead post-closure follow-up with stakeholders to ensure completion of approved transfer plan to commercial team.Requirements:Requires a Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Marketing, Business Administration, Management, or a closely related field plus 5 years of experience in the job offered or in brand management within the healthcare or food and beverage fields. Job requires 5 years of experience in each of the following:•Working with new product concept development, validation and launches; •Leading innovation and brand strategy within the healthcare or food and beverage fields; •Leading cross-functional teams supporting consumer care, medical, and Vitamins Minerals Health Supplements (VMHS) categories;•Testing new approaches to research; •Coaching and leading teams through the innovation process, using methodologies such as design thinking, lean startup, or agile;•Creating strategic frameworks to illuminate future opportunities across consumer care, medical and Vitamins Minerals Health Supplements (VMHS) categories; •Conducting qualitative research moderation including in-depth interviews, consumer discussion groups, at-home testing, and digital ethnography; •Leveraging experimental design and data analysis to project business performance within opportunity spaces; •Conducting strategical planning for building overall pipeline and breakthrough innovation;•Executing and analyzing pilot tests on retail and DTC (direct to consumers); and•Assessing white space opportunities combining commercial and consumer rationale.Domestic travel required up to 20% of time. 100% remote work available.Work Location: 1041 US Highway 202, Bridgewater NJ 08807To Apply: Please email resume to: nestlejobsgm@us.nestle.com. Please reference Job Code 0686. No calls.