Innovation Manager, ANZ

Innovation Manager, ANZ

About iNova

iNova is a different kind of health company. We are leading the way to better health by delivering innovative, patient-centric products that improve the lives of people around the world. Our diverse portfolio of iconic, market-leading consumer health brands and prescription medicines are backed by science and distributed in over 75 markets across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East & Africa and Europe. Experience the iNova difference today.

We offer an award winning culture and industry leading benefits that are real, meaningful and reflect the realities of the modern and diverse lifestyles of our employees including: 

• Real flexibility including hybrid and flexible working and 4 days additional leave.
  
• Health and wellness initiatives to support employees physical, mental and social health.
  
• Investment and focus on continuous learning and development for all employees.
  
• Modern and central office environment with outcomes-based, agile ways of working.
  
• A thriving rewards and recognition program.
  

The Opportunity 

We’re looking for a Innovation Manager, ANZ to join our Innovation team on a full-time permanent basis. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Senior Innovation Manager on ideation, evaluation and execution of innovation pipeline aligned with the ANZ strategy (Rx and CHC). Work cross functionally with Global teams and EMOs to deliver Innovation projects. And ensure innovation projects are managed effectively through the iNova iGate process.

Key accountabilities include: 

• Lead ANZ innovation projects from ideation through validation of commercial viability, ensuring effective handover to Brand for commercialisation and launch.
• Drive concept development, validation, financial modelling and iGate delivery.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage stakeholders to deliver NPD on time and within targets.
• Develop compelling innovation claims and manage approvals via Veeva.
• Support Brand, Category and Sales with trade selling stories and retailer sell-in.
• Contribute to quantitative and qualitative research across categories, including concepts, packaging and claims.

About You 

To be successful in this role you will possess. 

• A broad understanding of the OTC healthcare industry with at least 5 years commercial experience in innovation and / or marketing roles (Essential)
• Possess a relevant business-related degree. (Essential)
• Experience supporting brand strategy, market analysis and opportunity identification.
• Experience contributing to innovation projects within regulated healthcare or consumer product environments.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and priorities simultaneously, with Gate process experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and bring others on the journey.
• Commercial acumen, including experience analysing market size, pricing, margins and market share, ideally using data sources such as Circana or IQVIA
• Experience translating consumer and shopper insights into commercially relevant brand or innovation recommendations.
• A sound understanding of regulatory requirements across consumer healthcare, from therapeutic goods to cosmetics.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with curiosity, initiative and a passion for identifying new growth opportunities.
• Ideally, familiarity with categories such as cough, cold & flu, throat, allergy, pain and skin health.
  

Diversity and Inclusion
iNova is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, where all our employees are recognised for their unique qualities, ideas and perspectives. We want our employees to reach their full potential, and we are always looking for aspirational people who are motivated to join us on our journey.

How to Apply
If you wish to be part of a passionate team within our thriving organisation, focused on bringing innovative products to market, please APPLY TODAY! We want you to join us in our pursuit of healthy living!

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