Associate Global Innovation Lead- Liquid I.V. (International)

Associate Global Innovation Lead – Liquid I.V. (International) Location: Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid) Key Responsibilities Own the administration and coordination of the global innovation and market expansion pipeline, ensuring stage‑gate processes run on time and to standard; maintain and update global pipeline trackers, business case templates, and gate documentation across all active projects. Coordinate inputs from local brand teams and cross‑functional partners (R&D, Regulatory, Supply Chain, Finance, PMO) to support consolidated global business cases and prepare briefing documents for senior stakeholder presentations at each gate. Serve as project lead for the international expansion of key projects, managing timelines, cross‑functional coordination, and milestone tracking across R&D, Regulatory, and Supply Chain. Lead day‑to‑day delivery and execution of the strategic roadmap and innovation pipeline, coordinating across relevant functions and markets to maintain momentum and flag risks early; partner with the Senior Innovation Manager to define project scope, success metrics, and go/no‑go criteria. Act as connective tissue across R&D, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Legal, and Finance, scheduling and tracking actions, ensuring workstreams do not stall between functions; own project documentation including timelines, RAID logs, and decision registers. Proactively identify blockers and elevate them to the Senior Innovation Manager with recommended solutions. Support development and maintenance of global business cases, including market sizing, P&L assumptions, and pricing inputs from local teams; conduct competitive monitoring and landscape analysis to inform innovation decisions and identify whitespace. Compile and synthesize local market inputs into consolidated global reporting for senior stakeholders. Support consumer research and testing activities—coordinate logistics, agency briefing, and results synthesis; assist with artwork, claims, and messaging localization in partnership with R&D, Regulatory, and Legal to stay on schedule. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Marketing, Business, Life Sciences, or similar). 2–4+ years of experience in marketing, innovation, brand management, or a related commercial function. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously. Clear, confident communicator—written and verbal—capable of working effectively across cultures and time zones. Commercially curious: able to read a P&L, interpret market data, and connect consumer insight with commercial opportunity. Self‑starter who takes ownership and follows through without waiting to be told twice. Comfortable working across functions and influencing without direct authority. Genuine interest in health, wellbeing, and consumer‑loved brands. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an FMCG, CPG, or consumer health environment. Exposure to stage‑gate or decision‑board innovation processes. Experience working with or alongside international markets. Familiarity with Amazon or DTC innovation models. Pay Range: $71,400 to $107,200. Bonus: Eligible. Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Unilever