Sr. Director, Commercial Innovation - Abbott Nutrition

Abbott Laboratories • Columbus, OH

56d • $190,000 - $380,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Commercial Innovation will set the strategic vision for product innovation across categories in the Pediatric and Adult Nutrition businesses, partnering with R&D and cross-functional leaders to deliver breakthrough products that drive category growth and strengthen the company’s leadership in health and nutrition. This role will lead a team, influence executive decision-making, and ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable business impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in product innovation, commercialization, or new product development within CPG, healthcare, or nutrition sectors.
• Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive markets.
• Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strategic Vision: Ability to set long-term innovation direction aligned with corporate goals.
• Executive Influence: Skilled at presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.
• Change Leadership: Drives organizational agility and fosters a culture of innovation and growth mindset.
• Financial Acumen: Understands P&L and ROI to make data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product innovation strategy and pipeline for both the full US Pediatric and Adult business portfolio.
• Lead governance for innovation prioritization and resource allocation across categories.
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on innovation trends, opportunities, and risks.
• Present innovation roadmaps and business cases to the executive team.
• Collaborate with R&D to translate insights into viable product concepts.
• Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure market readiness and operational scalability.
• Deliver revenue growth targets through successful product launches.
• Oversee P&L for innovation initiatives and ensure ROI on investments.
• Manage and develop a team of innovation professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director