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Senior Director of Innovation

Blue Signal Search
Charlotte, NC, United States
Full-time

Our client is a large-scale manufacturing company that works with Fortune 500 companies and household brands to develop winning products.

They’re seeking a visionary Senior Director of Innovation.

The Senior Director of Innovation leads a dynamic technical team dedicated to expanding the application of confectionary-based forms in the Over the Counter (OTC) space.

This role drives innovation to achieve competitive advantage in a rapidly evolving market landscape.

This Role Offers :

  • Competitive salary package, inclusive of bonuses, comprehensive benefits (medical / dental / vision), 401(K) match, and more.
  • A culture characterized by high employee retention and minimal bureaucratic hurdles.
  • Stable financial positioning, with the company holding a significant market share.
  • A commitment to innovation, with dedicated operations for new product development and support for existing brands.
  • Unparalleled autonomy, allowing you to shape your career trajectory.

Focus :

  • Collaborate closely with the Commercial team to define the strategic roadmap and pipeline for delivering a high-value OTC portfolio.
  • Lead the combined Research & Development (R&D) and analytical laboratory teams to define and deliver a portfolio of monograph / New Drug Application (NDA) products.
  • Drive the product and analytical development process from ideation to commercialization, working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams.
  • Partner with Value Stream Leaders to successfully scale-up and commercialize products, ensuring key design criteria are met.
  • Actively manage the portfolio / projects, capturing development activities, managing risks, and driving key decisions with executive leadership.
  • Optimize and manage the product development process to drive efficiency and compliance.
  • Define and implement best-in-class tools, techniques, and approaches to improve technical efficiency.
  • Foster a culture of innovation and collaboration across different product teams and functional areas.
  • Provide site and company leadership by participating in key company initiatives and driving organizational objectives.

Skill Set :

  • Ph.D. degree in a relevant science discipline (e.g., chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences).
  • 15+ years of experience in Research & Development, with extensive experience in developing and commercializing both oral monograph and NDA drug products.
  • 10+ years of progressive leadership and management experience.
  • Comprehensive experience in OTC product development across 505.B.2 / NDAs & monograph drugs in the US.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit with a strong sense of ownership to maximize business value.
  • Proven ability to effectively engage and drive action with senior leaders internally and externally.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the company and products effectively with major CPG / pharma / retail customers.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen to drive innovation and address challenges effectively.
  • Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other relevant software applications.

About Blue Signal :

As an award-winning executive search firm, Blue Signal has a strong track record of placing top talent in the manufacturing & industrial space, with expertise in manufacturing leadership, engineering, supply chain, and logistics roles.

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