Director, Innovation
diageo
| Company | diageo |
| Category | Uncategorised |
| Location | 3 World Trade Center NY |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Last verified | 8 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (workday) |
Description
Stellenbeschreibung:
Job Title: Innovation Director
Level: L4
Location: New York
Reports To: Category Innovation Director
Department: Marketing
Purpose of the Role:
Lead the development and execution of the innovation strategy and pipeline for a defined category, platform, or growth space, translating consumer, customer, and market insights into scalable innovation opportunities that drive sustainable growth. The role is accountable for defining category innovation priorities, building a robust pipeline of initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercially successful innovation across markets. As a senior leader within the innovation function, the role shapes both business outcomes and organizational capability through strong stakeholder influence, team leadership, and innovation excellence.
Key Accountabilities
• Lead Innovation Project Development and Delivery
• Develop Insight-Led Innovation Concepts
• Drive Cross-Functional Execution
• Support Innovation Pipeline Development
• Deliver Commercially Successful Launches
Key Competencies (3)
• Innovation Project Leadership
• Consumer Insight and Commercial Acumen
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or a related discipline.
• Typically 5–8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or a related commercial function.
• Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category, preferred
• Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred
• Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies, including concept development, consumer learning, Commercialization, and launch execution.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results.
• Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts
• Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
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Beginn der Stellenausschreibung:
2026-08-03