Innovation & Product Strategy Manager

Novonesis•Franklinton, LA

8d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Are you ready for a new beginning? We need your talent, knowledge and dedication to better our world with biology. Our purpose points the way In Novonesis, we know that solutions rooted in biology can help solve humanity’s biggest challenges. Since we began more than a century ago, this has been our guide. It’s how we've gotten so far. And it’s how we'll impact the future. Now, more than ever, the world needs change. And with biosolutions, the possibilities for transformation are endless. We’re here to better our world with biology. Join us as our new Innovation & Product Strategy Manager! In this role you’ll make an impact by: Leading the commercial direction of new product development initiatives, partnering with R&D to shape concepts, value propositions, and business cases from early exploration through commercialization. Translating market and customer insights into clear product requirements, considering commercial viability, market size and trends, new technology, competitive dynamics, and financial potential. Conducting customer validation, engaging directly with customers to test concepts, assessing willingness‑to‑pay, and de‑risking assumptions throughout concept development. Driving new product launches, including development and execution of go-to-market strategy. Traveling to customer sites and leading innovation discussions

Requirements

7+ years of experience in product management, innovation, NPD, or commercial strategy within biotech, bioenergy, industrial solutions, or adjacent sectors.
Proven track record of successfully bringing new products to market, from early concept through launch.
Strong capability in market‑backed innovation, including customer insight gathering, value proposition development, and business case creation.
Demonstrated effectiveness leading cross‑functional teams in structured product development environments (e.g., stage‑gate or similar frameworks).
Excellent customer engagement, communication, and presentation skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Leading the commercial direction of new product development initiatives, partnering with R&D to shape concepts, value propositions, and business cases from early exploration through commercialization.
Translating market and customer insights into clear product requirements, considering commercial viability, market size and trends, new technology, competitive dynamics, and financial potential.
Conducting customer validation, engaging directly with customers to test concepts, assessing willingness‑to‑pay, and de‑risking assumptions throughout concept development.
Driving new product launches, including development and execution of go-to-market strategy.
Traveling to customer sites and leading innovation discussions