VP of Product Innovation

Plexus Worldwide•Scottsdale, AZ

11d

About The Position

The role This leader owns the Plexus global product portfolio end-to-end — from ideation and scientific validation through launch, lifecycle management, and education. At a critical inflection point in the company’s growth, this role will build and execute a forward-looking innovation pipeline that strengthens Plexus’ leadership in health and wellness. This is an autonomous, enterprise-level leadership role responsible for delivering measurable portfolio growth while fostering a people-first, high-performance culture. Employee value proposition This is a unique opportunity to own the full product lifecycle at a pivotal stage of Plexus's growth, with enterprise-wide visibility and meaningful impact. The role offers the autonomy to build and lead a best-in-class innovation engine while shaping the future of the company’s health and wellness portfolio. It provides the chance to drive strong business performance while keeping people and culture at the center — delivering results without compromising collaboration, quality, or team engagement.

Requirements

12+ years in product innovation, product marketing, and/or R&D within health and wellness.
5+ years in a Director-level (or above) leadership role.
Proven success launching efficacious, science-backed products from concept to commercialization.
Demonstrated experience growing and scaling product organizations.
Strong understanding of consumer trends and scientific advancements in nutraceuticals and wellness.
Experience managing pricing strategy, margin optimization, and ROI analysis.
Strategic thinker with operational execution discipline.
Comfortable making high-stakes decisions under compressed timelines.
Skilled at navigating complexity, conflict, and cross-functional dynamics.
Strong executive presence and presentation skills.
Experienced in managing or collaborating with Scientific Advisory Boards.
Bachelor’s degree required (Business, Marketing, Nutritional Sciences, Food Science, Biochemistry, or related field).

Responsibilities

Drive global strategic product innovation across all categories.
Develop highly differentiated products with efficacious benefits clearly communicated to customers.
Own ideation through go-to-market execution, including: Concept creation Formula development Claims strategy and validation Pricing strategy and COGS optimization Launch planning and post-launch performance tracking
Lead portfolio lifecycle management, including ROI analysis and optimization.
Collaborate with Creative and Digital teams to translate strategy into compelling campaigns that drive sales.
Own product education strategy — strengthening storytelling, claims clarity, and ambassador enablement.
Present innovation strategy to executive leadership, external partners, and scientific advisory groups.
Operate effectively in a fast-moving environment requiring agility, strong decision-making, and occasional off-hours support during launches.