Innovation Manager

Kelly Science and Clinical is seeking an Innovation Manager for one of our clients, a three time US best managed company and leader in the development and production of corn-based products at their Muscatine, IA facility. The incumbent will be a key part of the marketing team that is defining the future of a pet care brands through innovations that help deliver an ideal user experience. Job Details: Direct-Hire, Full-Time, Full Benefits Pay Range: $110,000-120,000 DOE Travel: 15-20% as needed, Hybrid/Remote Flexible 2 weeks per month on-siteResponsibilities: Continuously look for consumer and market data and insights to identify white spaces as well as opportunities to fulfill users unmet needs. Transform those insights and trends into innovation ideas/projects which you will drive from end to end. Lead cross-functional teams to create, test and develop ideas that meet brand and business goals set for the project. Demonstrate a growth mindset by building strong business propositions and selling ideas internally. Help create and maintain an innovation pipeline that is balanced across complexity, risk, resources, and meets key commercialization timelines. Partner with Brand, Finance, Operations, R&D, Sales and other resources to help ensure solutions can be commercialized at scale and meet project objectives. Ability to leverage consumer insights and market trends to connect the dots and create innovations from concept to commercialization.Qualifications: BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Industrial Design or related area. MBA preferred. Skilled in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office. 2+ years of experience in Innovation (New Product Ideation and Development) in a consumer packaged goods space. Familiarity with syndicated and custom market data is desired. Must be an excellent communicator and team player.#P1As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here (https://stg-mkj.staffingfuture.dev/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.You should know:Your safety matters! Visit the COVID-19 Resource Center (https://stg-mkj.staffingfuture.dev/covid-19-resource-center) for the latest information, policies, and frequently asked questions.Why Kelly ® Science & Clinical?Kelly Science & Clinical is your connection to premier scientific and clinical companies looking to hire industry experts just like you. Our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. Every day, we match science professionals with dream jobs that fit their skills, interests, and career goals—it’s the way we think job searching should be. Nearly 100 percent of our science recruiters have a professional background and education in science, so we know a thing or two about the science market and how to get your expertise noticed.About KellyWork changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center.

Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.