A growing health and wellness company is seeking a Director of Innovation to lead new product development and drive forward-thinking initiatives across the organization. This role is responsible for identifying emerging trends, developing differentiated product concepts, and overseeing the innovation pipeline from ideation through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product innovation strategy and pipeline development
• Identify emerging consumer trends, ingredients, and market opportunities
• Partner with R&D, marketing, regulatory, and operations teams to bring new products to market
• Oversee formulation development, packaging innovation, and product positioning
• Manage stage-gate processes and commercialization timelines
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product strategy
• Ensure new products align with regulatory requirements and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement and expansion of existing product lines

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in product development, innovation, or R&D leadership
• Experience in supplements, CPG, or regulated health & wellness categories preferred
• Strong understanding of formulation development and commercialization processes
• Strategic thinker with strong project management capabilities
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in science, nutrition, or business preferred



The ideal candidate is forward-thinking, commercially savvy, and capable of translating consumer insights into scalable, high-performing products in a competitive marketplace.