Our client is a large-scale manufacturing company that works with Fortune 500 companies and household brands to develop winning products. They’re seeking a visionary Senior Director of Innovation.
The Senior Director of Innovation leads a dynamic technical team dedicated to expanding the application of confectionary-based forms in the Over the Counter (OTC) space. This role drives innovation to achieve competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market landscape.
This Role Offers:
- Competitive salary package, inclusive of bonuses, comprehensive benefits (medical/dental/vision), 401(K) match, and more.
- A culture characterized by high employee retention and minimal bureaucratic hurdles.
- Stable financial positioning, with the company holding a significant market share.
- A commitment to innovation, with dedicated operations for new product development and support for existing brands.
- Unparalleled autonomy, allowing you to shape your career trajectory.
Focus:
- Collaborate closely with the Commercial team to define the strategic roadmap and pipeline for delivering a high-value OTC portfolio.
- Lead the combined Research & Development (R&D) and analytical laboratory teams to define and deliver a portfolio of monograph/New Drug Application (NDA) products.
- Drive the product and analytical development process from ideation to commercialization, working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams.
- Partner with Value Stream Leaders to successfully scale-up and commercialize products, ensuring key design criteria are met.
- Actively manage the portfolio/projects, capturing development activities, managing risks, and driving key decisions with executive leadership.
- Optimize and manage the product development process to drive efficiency and compliance.
- Define and implement best-in-class tools, techniques, and approaches to improve technical efficiency.
- Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across different product teams and functional areas.
- Provide site and company leadership by participating in key company initiatives and driving organizational objectives.
Skill Set:
- Ph.D. degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences).
- 15+ years of experience in Research & Development, with extensive experience in developing and commercializing both oral monograph and NDA drug products.
- 10+ years of progressive leadership and management experience.
- Comprehensive experience in OTC product development across 505.B.2/NDAs & monograph drugs in the US.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership to maximize business value.
- Proven ability to effectively engage and drive action with senior leaders internally and externally.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the company and products effectively with major CPG/pharma/retail customers.
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive innovation and address challenges effectively.
- Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.
About Blue Signal:
As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles. Leare more atbit.ly/3D3a7NH
About Blue Signal:
As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles. Leare more atbit.ly/3D3a7NH
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