Associate Director Innovation, Burt's Bees

The Clorox Company•Durham, NC

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlace Your role at Clorox: As the Associate Director, Marketing – Innovation, you will shape the strategic direction of Burt's Bees by identifying emerging market trends, leveraging new technologies (such as AI and advanced analytics), and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that provide Clearly Superior Consumer Experiences. With a strong pulse on consumer behavior and data-driven mindset, you will identify growth opportunities and risks, implement go-to-market strategies, and translate consumer insights into actions. This role is ideal for a proactive, consumer-focused, trends-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels at cross-functional collaboration to deliver meaningful business results. In this role, you will: Lead breakthrough innovation: Own and build the 3-year innovation pipeline (including where to play strategy, platform strategies, and portfolio tiering strategies) and develop opportunities to drive synergies and cost-savings initiatives within the portfolio via Design to Value Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovation pipeline by conceptualizing, prototyping, and launching innovative products in service of business goals. Drive agile, digital-first processes to increase speed of outcomes: Foster a culture of playing to win, accountability, external focus, competitive spirit, and growth mindset within the brand team and cross-functional teams. Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry thought leaders. Own business analytics and reporting Lead the budget, resourcing decisions (including cross-functional consideration), and timelines for innovation projects, prioritizing impact to business. Analyze market and beauty trends and consumer insights to identify new opportunities for innovation. Communicate progress and results of innovation initiatives to partners at all levels. Execute the Strategic Growth Plan: Lead execution of the 3-year consumer-led growth plan, ensuring delivery of incremental net customer sales, profit, and margin targets across both base business and innovation initiatives. Collaborate Cross-Functionally & Influence Decisions: Work closely with Sales, Insights, IBP, R&D, and agency partners to drive alignment and execution excellence. Communicate with clarity and influence to advance key priorities and inspire high-quality work. Coach & Develop Talent: Support coaching and development of junior team members and cross-functional partners, helping build future marketing leadership capability within the organization.

Requirements

8+ years of experience in marketing, innovation, product development, or consumer insights
Experience leading consumer-insight-driven product development
Strong financial acumen, including forecasting and P&L management
Proven ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Nice To Haves

Experience in CPG or highly consumer-centric industries - Beauty industry experience preferred
Background in agile or lean product development methodologies
MBA or relevant master’s degree
Experience operating in matrixed or dynamically deployed teams

Responsibilities

Lead breakthrough innovation: Own and build the 3-year innovation pipeline (including where to play strategy, platform strategies, and portfolio tiering strategies) and develop opportunities to drive synergies and cost-savings initiatives within the portfolio via Design to Value
Lead cross-functional teams to develop innovation pipeline by conceptualizing, prototyping, and launching innovative products in service of business goals.
Drive agile, digital-first processes to increase speed of outcomes: Foster a culture of playing to win, accountability, external focus, competitive spirit, and growth mindset within the brand team and cross-functional teams.
Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry thought leaders.
Own business analytics and reporting
Lead the budget, resourcing decisions (including cross-functional consideration), and timelines for innovation projects, prioritizing impact to business.
Analyze market and beauty trends and consumer insights to identify new opportunities for innovation.
Communicate progress and results of innovation initiatives to partners at all levels.
Execute the Strategic Growth Plan: Lead execution of the 3-year consumer-led growth plan, ensuring delivery of incremental net customer sales, profit, and margin targets across both base business and innovation initiatives.
Collaborate Cross-Functionally & Influence Decisions: Work closely with Sales, Insights, IBP, R&D, and agency partners to drive alignment and execution excellence.
Communicate with clarity and influence to advance key priorities and inspire high-quality work.
Coach & Develop Talent: Support coaching and development of junior team members and cross-functional partners, helping build future marketing leadership capability within the organization.