The Manager, Commercial Innovation & Launch Excellence plays a critical role in supporting global new product development (NPD) programs by driving commercial rigor, launch excellence, and portfolio management from early innovation through post‑launch execution
Job Summary
The Manager, Commercial Innovation & Launch Excellence plays a critical role in supporting global new product development (NPD) programs by driving commercial rigor, launch excellence, and portfolio management from early innovation through post‑launch execution.
This individual will drive successful product launches by ensuring they are well‑governed, market‑ready, and scalable, partnering closely with Product Managers and Regional Marketing teams.
The role involves developing, maintaining, and continuously improving the core product innovation funnel, from early concept through commercialization, and supporting portfolio sequencing, resourcing, and investment decisions.
Matching Summary
The Manager, Commercial Innovation & Launch Excellence plays a critical role in supporting global new product development (NPD) programs by driving commercial rigor, launch excellence, and portfolio management from early innovation through post‑launch execution.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global new product development support
Commercial rigor and launch excellence
Portfolio management
Product innovation pipeline development
Market readiness and scalability
Launch cadence management and risk identification
Nice-to-have
Influence without authority
Continuous improvement mindset
Collaboration in matrix organizations
Drive scalable solutions
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
3–5 years in global marketing, commercialization, launch excellence, or commercial operations
Experience supporting new product launches and development at global/regional levels
Experience in market modeling, forecasting, and analytics