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Portfolio Innovation & Incubation Manager @ Mars

CHN-Shanghai-Shanghai-XuhuiOnsiteFull-time
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Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Pipeline • Build a balanced innovation portfolio across core, adjacent and transformational growth opportunities. • Identify portfolio gaps, whitespace opportunities and future growth territories. Innovation Incubation & Growth Platforms • Lead incubation of new product, service and ecosystem opportunities through test-and-learn pilots. • Build business cases, growth plans and scale-up recommendations for validated opportunities. Cross-Functional Innovation Leadership • Partner with CMI, Global R&D, Pillars, Commercial and VCO teams to turn opportunities into projects. • Drive governance, portfolio reviews and alignment between local needs and global priorities. Consumer-Led & Future Growth Innovation • Translate pet owner, customer and market insights into propositions that are desirable, feasible and viable. • Explore growth beyond products, including Pet Owner ecosystems, CRM-enabled platforms, services and partnerships.

Experience • 5+ years in Innovation, Portfolio Strategy, E2E Marketing • Experience in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pet Health Care, Mom-Baby industry preferred. • Track record of developing, validating or launching innovation initiatives in complex organizations. Capabilities • Innovation and venture mindset • Portfolio management and strategic thinking • Business case development and growth strategy • Consumer centricity and data-informed decision making • Stakeholder influence, storytelling and learning agility

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