Manager Marketing Innovation

Brand Marketer

At Nestl Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life, Nature's Bounty, Vital Proteins, Orgain, Nuun, BOOST, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Peptamen, Compleat Organic Blends, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestl Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary :

Nestl Health Science's Innovation team seeks a self-motivated Brand Marketer with expertise in developing CPG and consumer healthcare brands. This role is ideal for someone passionate about health, wellness, and nutrition, eager to enhance Nestl Health Science brands and improve lives. The Innovation Brand Marketing Manager will play a vital role in driving growth within a high-potential segment by leading the innovation strategy for key brands, identifying new opportunities, and aligning with channel and customer priorities. This position involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams to define and execute innovation strategies from concept to commercialization, significantly impacting the organization's growth and market presence.

This position will be either a remote or hybrid role based on the selected candidates geographic location. Preference will be given to applicants who live within a commutable distance of Bridgewater, New Jersey / Tri-State area, Chicago, Illinois, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and / or within the Long Island, New York areas.

Responsibilities :

• Build and commercialize 3-5 year innovation pipelines to drive incremental sales growth and meet financial objectives. Lead both short-term opportunity development and long-term strategic innovation planning across key brands, aligning with brand positioning and consumer demand.
• Analyze and identify new whitespace innovation opportunities and benefit spaces, collaborating with the R&D team to assess viability and develop product concepts that address unmet consumer needs and drive differentiation.
• Partner with Consumer Insights and Data Analytics teams to identify omnichannel trends and create actionable learning plans, from initial consumer understanding to new product concept development and opportunity sizing through consumer validation.
• Guide new products through the stage-gate approval process with the Project Management team, overseeing all aspects from concept to commercialization, including product design, packaging structure, and graphics.
• Collaborate with Medical, Regulatory, and Legal teams to develop differentiated product claims and supporting strategies.
• Work with Sales Strategy to establish pricing, distribution targets, volume projections, and compelling sales narratives, including presentation materials to secure retailer commitment.

Requirements :

Bachelor's degree in marketing or a related field; MBA preferred

5+ years of experience in Brand Management and New Product Innovation, with a focus on building brands and driving business growth

Proven success in delivering consumer packaged goods innovation and developing 3-5 strategic innovation initiatives

Strong financial acumen and expertise in P&L management

Ability to analyze business and category trends to develop effective strategies and marketing programs that drive results

Deep understanding of consumer insights and positioning

Travel : 25-35%

Skills :

The approximate pay range for this position is $120,000- $150,000 base. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage, and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and / or benefits packages may vary depending on the position.