Associate Director, Global Disruptive and Scale Innovation Insights

The Kraft Heinz Company•Chicago, IL

58d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Global Innovation Insights serves as the strategic insights partner to the Global Disruptive and Scale Innovation team, translating emerging consumer, cultural, and marketplace trends into highâpotential innovation opportunities. In a senior oversight capacity, this role leads and guides consumer insights for multiple Global Innovation PODs-. Tasked with uncovering breakthrough solutions and whiteâspace opportunities, the role accelerates inâmarket validation through best-in-class approaches. The Associate Director must also draw from a variety of internal/external resources to develop insights that provide a competitive advantage to the Kraft Heinz innovation agenda.

Requirements

Advanced experience in a strategic insights/consumer research role, preferably at a CPG manufacturer, or 10+ years with a combination of supplier & manufacturer-side insights experience showcasing increasing responsibilities and scope.
Has prior experience being a people leader with a passion for leading teams.
Significant experience in innovation insights, with a strong understand and lead the path from whitespace identification work through ideation and validation.
Thrives in agile ways of working, the iterative innovation process, and a track record of collaboration with cross-functional partners like Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Sensory and more.
Proficient in various market research techniques, including both qualitative and quantitative methods; Experience using these tools for innovation development strongly preferred.
Experience working with both primary and secondary data sources
Proficient in syndicated research tools (e.g. Nielsen, Circana, Mintel, etc).
Ability to distill insights and drive impact into an organization - bringing the consumer to forefront.
High level of tolerance for working in ambiguity, leading change and inspiring change management.
Excel at storytelling in creative and impactful ways - excellent communication, organization and presentation skills (written, oral, and across Microsoft Office Suite).

Responsibilities

Act as key strategic insights partner to the Global Disruptive and Scale Innovation team
Lead and implement the Consumer Insights Innovation road map development: whitespace identification, ideation, validation
Define breakthrough solutions that speed and strengthen consumer learning; set strategy and challenge the status quo.
Translate emerging consumer, cultural, and marketplace trends and insights into strategic growth opportunities for Kraft Heinz.
Influence and build buy-in for business opportunities with rigorous consumer understanding
Operate comfortably in high ambiguity to set 5+ year strategic direction across markets/zones.
Lead, mentor and develop up to 2direct reports; provide functional leadership for all GDI/GSI pods.

Benefits

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs.
Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:
Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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