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.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Opportunity
The Senior Director of Commercial Innovation will set the strategic vision for product innovation across categories in the Pediatric and Adult Nutrition businesses, partnering with R&D and cross-functional leaders to deliver breakthrough products that drive category growth and strengthen the company’s leadership in health and nutrition. This role will lead a team, influence executive decision-making, and ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable business impact.
What You’ll Work On
• Define and own the product innovation strategy and pipeline for both the full US Pediatric and Adult business portfolio.
• Lead governance for innovation prioritization and resource allocation across categories.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on innovation trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Present innovation roadmaps and business cases to the executive team.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate insights into viable product concepts.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure market readiness and operational scalability.
• Deliver revenue growth targets through successful product launches.
• Oversee P&L for innovation initiatives and ensure ROI on investments.
• Manage and develop a team of innovation professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.
KPIs & Success Metrics
• Innovation Pipeline: Number of new product concepts advanced to commercialization.
• Revenue Impact: Incremental revenue generated from new product launches.
• Speed-to-Market: Average time from concept to launch.
• Portfolio ROI: Return on investment for innovation initiatives.
• Consumer Adoption: Market share and repeat purchase rates for new products.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in product innovation, commercialization, or new product development within CPG, healthcare, or nutrition sectors.
• Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive markets.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
Leadership Competencies
• Strategic Vision: Ability to set long-term innovation direction aligned with corporate goals.
• Executive Influence: Skilled at presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
• Change Leadership: Drives organizational agility and fosters a culture of innovation and growth mindset.
• Financial Acumen: Understands P&L and ROI to make data-driven decisions.
The base pay for this position is
$188,700.00 – $377,300.00
In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Product Management
DIVISION:
ANPD Nutrition Products
LOCATION:
United States > Columbus : RP03
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 25 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
