Innovation Manager - Digital Health Solutions (Northeast US Remote)

At Nestle 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 Nestle 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.

About Digital Health Unit (DHU) :

We are a small team within a global digital organization reporting to the Global Executive Team that is responsible for launching new solutions at the intersection of health, nutrition, and technology to drive value added services across all engagement channels (online and off-line) that translate into enhanced consumer experiences and improved health outcomes.

The unit is dedicated to innovating and creating digital solutions such as mobile health apps, Gen AI chatbots, integrations into branded websites, and channel partner solutions.

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Programs Manager to lead select projects in digital health across Nestle Health Science (NHSc) portfolio of brands, categories, and geographies.

The Strategic Programs Manager will be involved in end-to-end execution of initiatives from opportunity identification to development and commercialization of NHSc branded apps, platforms, and integrations with ecosystem partners.

The Candidate will play a leading role in diving deep into customer and brand needs, defining customer journeys, scoping solution requirements, monitoring progress of product development efforts, defining commercial models and overseeing solution launches.

The Strategic Programs Manager will work closely with NHSc brand, product, R&D, marketing, legal, regulatory, IT, and medical affairs teams locally and globally to define and execute projects that support the growth of our business.

To succeed in this role, we need an effective cross-functional player who can understand how to operate in a matrixed environment and can work collaboratively to ensure strong alignment behind shared goals.

The Candidate will have a proven track record of success in project and product management, with experience in developing and launching tech solutions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Nestle Health Science business globally.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead several strategic projects in digital health and wellness across multiple therapeutic areas and geographies, focused on improving customer (patient / consumer) engagement and health outcomes.
• Work closely with steering committee, cross-functional teams and stakeholders to develop scope, deliverables, required resources, workplan and timing across all project workstreams.
• Oversee end-to end project execution from idea through development to commercial execution in an agile way to stay on time and budget.

Full ownership of project KPIs.

• Identify valuable ecosystem partners that could accelerate time to market and work with business, legal, and other functions to contract.
• Ensure proper project governance and lead workstream meetings with stakeholders, providing concise business updates to leadership.

Analyze, evaluate, communicate, and overcome risks.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION :

• 4+ years on Program / Project Management experience.
• 2+ years with a top-tier strategy consulting firm serving clients in tech and healthcare industries.
• 2+ years of Product management role with a health tech company / tech company
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, Marketing, or related discipline required.
• MBA / Master's degree preferred.
• Training in product and program management is required.
• Experience with launching / operating digital nutrition services / wellness platforms / personalization services.
• Some understanding of the Digital Health ecosystem in US is required.
• Proven record of overseeing complex cross-functional projects in a matrix organization successfully.
• Experience with data driven approach to product development and commercialization.
• Must be able to travel to Bridgewater, NJ at least 20% of the time.

SKILLS :

• Customer centric and hands-on leader who is not afraid to get hands dirty navigating requirements from different teams.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with an ability to thrive in change as both a high-level strategic thinker and hands-on operator who delivers results.

Be willing to experiment, fail fast, learn and iterate to improve in agile way.

• Strong bias towards data-driven decision making. Highly analytical and strategic problem-solving skills that cut through complexity to identify root-cause and developed focused action plans.
• Strong storytelling and financial modelling skills.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functionally, working across to align on the strategic direction and detailed plan.

Requisition ID : 325489

Theapproximate payrange for this position is $122,491 - $153,114.Please note that thepay rangeprovided 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 acompetitive total rewards package, which includes a401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range ofother benefits.

Incentives and / or benefit packages may varydepending on the position. Learn more at About Us Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com)

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