Samyang America, Inc. · 22 hours ago
Director, Growth Explorations & Incubation Lab
Brea, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$130K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expSamyang America is the #1 Gen Z brand, shaping the future of food culture with innovative flavors and unforgettable brand experiences. The Director, Growth Explorations & Incubation Lab will lead exploration of new businesses and product platforms, managing senior teams to evaluate growth opportunities and drive strategic decisions.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Define and manage the growth exploration pipeline
Select and frame high-priority growth questions aligned with portfolio strategy
Ensure alignment with foresight inputs and strategic priorities
Lead and coach small, senior 'Founder' teams
Oversee time-boxed exploration cycles (typically 6–10 weeks)
Ensure teams remain problem-led, not idea-led
Drive clear outcomes at the end of each exploration—Pursue, Test, Pause, or Stop
Prepare concise decision memos for leadership review
Ensure learnings are documented, shared, and reused
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
10–15+ years of experience in strategy, innovation, new business creation, or venture-style roles
Proven experience leading ambiguous, early-stage growth initiatives
Strong ability to structure problems and drive decisions under uncertainty
Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, marketing, and commercial teams
Strong executive communication and influence skills
Preferred
Experience in food & beverage, consumer goods, or adjacent industries
Background in foresight, futures, or advanced consumer insight teams
Experience working across global or multi-regional environments
Exposure to sustainability, regulatory, or emerging technology domains
Experience standing up new intelligence or foresight capabilities
Benefits
Annual incentive bonus
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Life insurance
PTO/FTO
401(k) plan with company match
Company
Samyang America, Inc.
SAMYANG AMERICA, INC.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Youngsik Shin
Chief Executive Officer
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