Job Summary

• The Director, Innovation Strategy & Commercialization is the senior leader responsible for setting the US innovation agenda, shaping and steering the innovation pipeline, and ensuring Knorr delivers its growth ambition through successful on‑time, in‑full (OTIF) launches.
• This role is accountable for both opportunity identification (front‑end strategy, white space mapping, global lifts & shifts) and commercial delivery (project readiness, sell‑in, launch excellence, innovation P&L contribution).
• Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan, including health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits.

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Salary

Base: $146,200 to $219,400; Bonus/Equity: Bonus eligible, LTI eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings, life insurance, disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
• 10-15+ years experience in CPG innovation, brand management, strategy
• Proven experience leading innovation from concept to commercialization
• Experience influencing global teams
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams

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