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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. The Opportunity The Senior Director of Commercial Innovation will set the strategic vision for product innovation across categories in the Pediatric and Adult Nutrition businesses, partnering with R&D and cross-functional leaders to deliver breakthrough products that drive category growth and strengthen the companyu2019s leadership in health and nutrition. This role will lead a team, influence executive decision-making, and ensure innovation initiatives deliver measurable business impact. What Youu2019ll Work On u2022 Define and own the product innovation strategy and pipeline for both the full US Pediatric and Adult business portfolio. u2022 Lead governance for innovation prioritization and resource allocation across categories. u2022 Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on innovation trends, opportunities, and risks. u2022 Present innovation roadmaps and business cases to the executive team. u2022 Collaborate with R&D to translate insights into viable product concepts. u2022 Partner with Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain to ensure market readiness and operational scalability. u2022 Deliver revenue growth targets through successful product launches. u2022 Oversee P&L for innovation initiatives and ensure ROI on investments. u2022 Manage and develop a team of innovation professionals, fostering a culture of creativity and accountability. KPIs & Success Metrics u2022 Innovation Pipeline: Number of new product concepts advanced to commercialization. u2022 Revenue Impact: Incremental revenue generated from new product launches. u2022 Speed-to-Market: Average time from concept to launch. u2022 Portfolio ROI: Return on investment for innovation initiatives. u2022 Consumer Adoption: Market share and repeat purchase rates for new products. Required Qualifications u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree in business, marketing, or related field; MBA preferred. u2022 12+ years of experience in product innovation, commercialization, or new product development within CPG, healthcare, or nutrition sectors. u2022 Proven track record of launching successful products in competitive markets. u2022 Strong leadership and project management skills with ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams. Leadership Competencies u2022 Strategic Vision: Ability to set long-term innovation direction aligned with corporate goals. u2022 Executive Influence: Skilled at presenting to and influencing senior leadership. u2022 Cross-Functional Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across R&D, Marketing, Sales, and Operations. u2022 Change Leadership: Drives organizational agility and fosters a culture of innovation and growth mindset. u2022 Financial Acumen: Understands P&L and ROI to make data-driven decisions. The base pay for this position is $190,000.00 u2013 $380,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email