Senior Manager Innovation, Qunol

Opella • Pine Brook, NJ

1d • $125,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Qunol is a leading brand in the health and wellness space, known for delivering high-quality, science-backed supplements that support heart health, energy, and overall well-being. The Innovation Manager will lead the development of new dietary supplement products from concept to launch. This role is responsible for identifying consumer-driven opportunities, managing projects within the innovation pipeline, and driving cross-functional execution to deliver commercially successful products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Nutrition, Food Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in new product innovation and/or brand management within dietary supplement or health-focused CPG categories.
• Proven track record of developing & launching successful new products.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with functional supplement ingredients and delivery formats (e.g., gummies, softgels, powders).
• Experience with concept & claims development.
• Experience building & managing product P&Ls to optimize sales & profitability.
• Familiarity with consumer research tools and agile innovation processes.
• Exposure to e-commerce and DTC product development.
• Exposure to using AI as an innovation tool.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a 3–5 year innovation roadmap focused on supplements
• Identify white space opportunities through consumer insights, competitive analysis, and wellness trend tracking.
• Translate insights into winning product concepts with clear health benefits, compelling claims and strong consumer appeal.
• Partner with R&D, Legal and Regulatory to ensure product feasibility, safety, and compliance.
• Lead projects through the stage-gate process from ideation to commercialization.
• Develop business cases including volume forecasts, pricing strategy, and margin targets.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Supply Chain, Sales, and Legal to ensure alignment and execution.
• Act as the innovation project lead within Qunol, driving clarity, accountability, and speed to market.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees