SVP Product Innovation and Development

We're hiring a Sr. VP Product Innovation and Development

About this position

As the Sr. VP of Product Innovation & Development, you will ideate and develop an innovative product plan for the next 3 to 5 years in conjunction with product marketing and research. Direct R&D to create an innovative product funnel that meets our marketing strategy and aligns with our ingredient policy and customer expectations.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, QA, Regulatory, International GMs, and Marketing to deliver products backed by science. You will also need to be a creative, resourceful, hands-on leader that can motivate and drive results with a broad scope.

Who will love this job?

• An innovator, you aren't afraid to build something, test it, learn from it, and iterate. Failing to succeed is something you are very comfortable doing.
• As an advisor, you build rapport by offering strategic value in every interaction. You are trusted internally by cross-functional partners and externally by our customers for your strategic inputs.
• A talent steward, you drive and optimize team performance, engagement and productivity by empowering and developing each individual within your team.

What you'll do

• You have product development experience from the bench to the operational level to ensure commercial viability. Minimum of 15 years needed
• You provide directions and mentor R&D staff to make proper technical and business decisions.
• You deeply understand US and Canadian regulations and the dietary supplement cGMP process. Understanding Mexico and ANZ product registration and regulation will also be helpful.
• You develop a strategic product innovation funnel with the Marketing and International team across all product categories.
• You develop highly effective consumer experiential products with unique positioning that differentiates Plexus Products.
• You're able to understand the competitive market trends and consumer expectations.
• You understand when to do clinical or applied research to improve production messaging and claims.
• You deliver results cross-functionally with Procurement, Regulatory, Quality, and third-party manufacturers.
• You are responsible for creating credibility in this MLM channel with science, evidence-based products, and communication with consumer perceived benefit.
• You are responsible for the ideation, creation, management, and execution of product launches and planning for highly successful product introductions and post-launch marketing campaigns with a 360-degree field-oriented approach.
• You ensure product value with unique or positive consumer experience and pricing competitiveness.
• Your understanding of the compensation plan and its impact on pricing strategy and field behavior is critical.
• You create consumer-focused sensory testing and other tests that create perceived value for the products.
• You continue to develop and improve science communication via the blog and other media.

You should have

• You have an MS or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, accredited Nutritional Science, or Bioscience.
• You're a sitting VP with 17+ years in product development and marketing and 5+ years in a leadership role, ideally with exposure to beauty, health, and wellness products in international markets. Direct sales industry experience preferred.
• You are a driven, self-starter, strategic in thinking and execution, detail-oriented with highly developed business acumen, curious, passionate, and possess strong critical reasoning skills.
• You can work in a fast-paced environment and manage high complexity and multiple projects simultaneously while working across company functions with many different people and teams.
• You collaborate with others and thrive in a team environment while meeting individual goals and expectations.
• You anticipate obstacles, communicate effectively and plan accordingly.
• You are adept at providing solutions and working in cross-functional areas to facilitate the successful completion of projects.
• You contribute to the professional development of a team and provide innovative leadership.

About Plexus

Plexus Worldwide is a leading direct-sales company founded in Scottsdale, Arizona, where it remains a top employer and economic driver. For the past 14 years, Plexus has been focused on igniting hope, health, and happiness, through their science-backed nutritional products and skincare, as well as an exciting home-based entrepreneurial opportunity.

As a 6-time Best Places to Work winner, the company enjoys a strong organizational culture and has a deep commitment to giving back to communities in need.

Our Core Values

We contribute to the overall growth and success of Plexus by embracing the Plexus core values:

• We are One Plexus.
• We are accountable.
• We get the job done right.
• We empower others.

Benefits

• 401k program with a company match and immediate vesting.
• Quarterly bonuses based on company profitability.

Thank you for taking the time to apply for an opportunity with our One Plexus team! If you had any issues during the application process, please contact us directly at [email protected] .

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