Sr. Director, Commercial Innovation - Abbott Nutrition

Abbott • Columbus, OH

17d • $190,000 - $380,000

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: The Opportunity 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