Director of Innovation – New Product Development

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take full ownership of the process from start to finish: identifying trends, developing concepts, and briefing suppliers.

• Keep track of emerging consumer trends in the US across functional beverages, wellness supplements, and related lifestyle markets.

• Develop top-tier briefs for our flavor houses and ingredient suppliers.

• Serve as the crucial link between the US market and TRIP's product, brand, and commercial teams based in the UK.

• Provide clear and concise reports on pipeline status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 8 years of practical experience in New Product Development (NPD) within food & beverage, wellness, or consumer goods.

• Exceptional Project Management abilities - capable of creating a critical path and adhering to timelines.

• A profound and authentic passion for wellness trends in the US market.

• Strong skills in cross-functional collaboration, with the ability to influence without direct authority.

• A clear and confident communicator who can simplify complex information into an engaging narrative.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Paid-Time-Off Program.

• Mindfulness support through Calm App membership and Employee Advisory Resources.

• 401k.

• Life Insurance.

• Sabbatical: Opportunity for a 6-week unpaid sabbatical after 2 years of service.