Abbott Nutrition - Brand Manager, Innovation - Columbus, OH

Brand Manager, Innovation

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

This position works out of our Columbus, OH location in the Nutrition Division. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands including Similac, PediaSure, Pedialyte, Ensure, and Glucerna to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.

The Opportunity

The Brand Manager, Innovation will serve in a marketing innovation role for the Abbott Nutrition Products Division working on projects for both the Pediatric and Adult Nutrition Business Units. This role supports the development of brand innovation strategies and execution of projects on cross-functional teams. Work on brands such as Similac, Pedialyte, PediaSure, Ensure, Glucerna, Juven, and other Specialty nutritional products.

What You'll Work On

Support the creation of innovation strategies and identify opportunities aligned with brand objectives. Partner with brand teams to understand goals and ensure innovation initiatives complement overall strategy. Assist in gathering consumer and customer insights to identify unmet needs. Collaborate with cross-functional partners (R&D, Market Research, Supply Chain, Sales) to support project execution. Contribute to building business cases for new product concepts through data collection and analysis. Serve as a key contributor on cross-functional project teams to move projects through the innovation development process. Manage assigned project timelines and budgets.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field. 3-5 years of experience in product marketing, brand management, or innovation within healthcare, nutrition, or consumer packaged goods. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to work collaboratively across functions and manage multiple priorities. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with consumer insights and market research. Familiarity with financial analysis and business case development. MBA preferred.

The base pay for this position is $97,300.00 $194,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com.