Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness
Ann Arbor, MI
Summary :
Our client is an established public health & safety organization who is looking for a Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness. The Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness will focus on expanding our Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services within the sector leading the strategic vision, profitable growth and commercialization efforts globally. This role requires market knowledge and expertise within the sport / dietary supplements, cosmetics and personal care sectors along with strong leadership skills to drive business growth and operational excellence.
The Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness requires experience growing business and managing P&L.
Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness Job Requirements :
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the supplements and personal care industry and / or consumer product group (CPG) industry
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills partnering with global peers and partners including working within a matrixed organization
- Proven track record in P&L management and driving business growth
- Extensive international experience in leading and growing a global business outside the US.
- Strong experience in commercialization, business development, and strategic planning
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities
- Strong analytical and financial acumen
- Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- In-depth knowledge of global regulatory standards and compliance in the supplements and personal care industry
- Results-driven and customer-focused
Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness Job Responsibilities :
Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy to accelerate the profitable growth of the Nutrition and Wellness business unitIdentify and capitalize on market growth opportunities in key geographical markets including the EU, Brazil, China, India, Australia and Korea in collaboration with regional leadershipDrive the commercialization strategy including the identification of key growth bets in collaboration with MarketingDevelop and manage the 3-year strategy plan, the annual operating plan, and quarterly forecastsDrive the financial performance of the business unit, ensuring profitability and cost efficiencyDrive the organic investment, acquisition, and portfolio management strategy in collaboration with Corporate DevelopmentWork with the Food Claims business unit to develop a truly joint play testing, inspection and certification offer for the Nutrition and Wellness industryWork with Marketing to develop brand architecture, price positioning and brand awareness / consumer marketing campaignsBuild and maintain strategic relationships with key specifiers, retailers, influencers, clients, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodiesWork with Standards and Government Affairs to promote our company and develop new protocols.Identify and pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to elevate brand awareness and support the growth strategyLead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance differentiation, speed to deliver and customer loyaltyLead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global leadership teamWHO WE ARE
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