McCain Foods · 2 days ago
Sr Director, Global Innovation
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$146K/yr - $195K/yr
12+ years expMcCain Foods is a global leader in the food industry, dedicated to innovation and sustainability. The Senior Director, Global Innovation will lead the company's strategic innovation agenda, focusing on consumer-centric product development and collaboration with regional teams to enhance the innovation pipeline.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingFood TrucksSnack Food
Responsibilities
Define and execute McCain’s global innovation roadmap aligned with corporate growth objectives, category strategies, and sustainability commitments
Champion global innovation platforms that deliver incremental growth and strengthen McCain’s leadership in frozen and prepared foods
Prime the development and successful build out of global innovation platforms that span multiple markets in tight partnership with regional innovation team members and global R&D innovation leaders
Partner with regions to ensure a robust innovation pipeline that meets long-term growth targets across retail, foodservice, and emerging channels
Oversee governance of the global innovation process, from ideation to commercialization, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and KPIs
Embed consumer, customer, and category insights into all innovation initiatives leveraging design thinking to build compelling offerings that meet desirability, feasibility and viability hurdles
Monitor global food trends, competitive landscape, and emerging technologies to identify disruptive opportunities
Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Sustainability teams to deliver innovation that meets operational and environmental standards
Act as a global connector, sharing best practices and fostering collaboration across regions
Drive strategic partnerships with startups, technology providers, and research institutions to accelerate innovation
Partner with the long-term technology team to leverage proprietary IP and drive competitive advantage
Champion an innovation mindset across the organization, inspiring teams to embrace creativity and agility
Represent McCain at industry forums and innovation events to position the company as a global leader in food innovation
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field
12+ years of progressive experience in innovation, marketing, or product development within CPG or food industry
Proven track record of delivering breakthrough innovations and managing global portfolios
Strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and ability to influence at senior levels
Experience leading cross-functional and multicultural teams in a matrix environment
Strategic change skills
Insights led
Strong people development and relationship-building skills in a matrixed environment
Ability to drive results
Benefits
Health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug)
Retirement savings benefits
Leave support including medical, family and bereavement
Vacation and holidays
Company-supported volunteering time
Mental health resources
Company
McCain Foods
McCain Foods is a family-owned business and manufacturer of frozen potato products and a global leader in prepared appetizers and snacks
10001+ employees
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