Director, Innovation - Beverage, Meals & Sauces

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell's brand, as well as Michael Angelo's, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao's Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell's...

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell's offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ - free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell's. Our "Campbell's Cares" program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell's has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...

• Lead the development and execution of breakthrough new product strategies across multiple categories and brands.
• Identify emerging trends and translate consumer insights into scalable and sustainable growth opportunities.
• Drive category leadership through strategic thinking and a passion for food innovation.
• Foster a culture of creativity, speed, and experimentation across teams.
• Champion and continuously improve the innovation stage gate process.

What you will do...

• Develop and lead the 3-5 year innovation strategy and pipeline across a portfolio of brands.
• Partner with Category leads and brand teams to align innovation roadmaps with brand strategy and market dynamics.
• Monitor food trends, health & wellness movements, technology shifts, and competitive landscapes.
• Oversee the end-to-end innovation pipeline from ideation to commercialization.
• Leverage consumer insights and data analytics to validate concepts.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver commercially and financially viable platforms.
• Collaborate with Brand, Integrated Marketing, and Sales to develop launch strategies and commercialization plans.
• Build ideas grounded in product and packaging viability and strong financial performance.
• Provide strong leadership to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.

Who you will work with...

• Category leads and brand teams
• Cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations
• Integrated Marketing and Sales teams for launch and commercialization planning
• External partners and stakeholders as needed

What you will bring to the table... (Required Skills)

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Minimum 10 years of consumer-facing brand management experience
• Proven experience in brand and innovation strategy development
• Track record of driving profitable growth from concept to commercialization
• High-level strategic thinking with strong business, financial, and operational acumen
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration capabilities
• Deep curiosity about the marketplace, consumers, and ingredients
• Food industry experience

It would be nice if you have... (Preferred Skills)

• MBA or advanced degree
• CPG Brand Management or Brand Innovation Management experience
• Experience managing complex portfolios across multiple brands and product groups
• Knowledge of category, consumer, and shopper behavior

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.