Director, Innovation

diageo· Diageo North America, Inc
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📍 3 World Trade Center, NYFull time
Full timeDiageo North America, Inc

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Job Description :

Job Title: Innovation Director

Level:   L4

Location:   New York

Reports To:  Category Innovation Director    

Department: Marketing 

Purpose of the Role:    

Lead the development and execution of the innovation strategy and pipeline for a defined category, platform, or growth space, translating consumer, customer, and market insights into scalable innovation opportunities that drive sustainable growth. The role is accountable for defining category innovation priorities, building a robust pipeline of initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercially successful innovation across markets. As a senior leader within the innovation function, the role shapes both business outcomes and organizational capability through strong stakeholder influence, team leadership, and innovation excellence.

Key Accountabilities      

  • Lead Innovation Project Development and Delivery
  • Develop Insight-Led Innovation Concepts
  • Drive Cross-Functional Execution
  • Support Innovation Pipeline Development
  • Deliver Commercially Successful Launches

Key Competencies (3)               

  • Innovation Project Leadership
  • Consumer Insight and Commercial Acumen
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence

Qualifications and Experience Required:                        

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or a related discipline.
  • Typically 5–8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or a related commercial function.
  • Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category, preferred
  • Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred
  • Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies, including concept development, consumer learning, Commercialization, and launch execution.
  • Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results.
  • Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts
  • Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

3WTC

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2026-08-03

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