We are hiring for an Assistant Innovation Manager.

Purpose: 

This role will support the successful development of Blackmores NPD and EPD projects for the Australian market. Working closely with the Innovation Manager, as well as marketing, category, sales, regulatory, and supply chain teams, the Assistant Innovation Manager ensures smooth execution of innovation projects and alignment across functions.

This role reports to the ANZ Innovation Manager and will be expected to work at either of our NSW work sites in Warriewood or Surry Hills. We have a hybrid work arrangement of at least 3 days in office and 2 days working from home.

Responsibilities include: 

• Assist in managing the ANZ innovation pipeline and stage gate process, ensuring documentation and timelines are met. 
• Maintain project trackers and provide regular updates to the Innovation Manager. 
• Partner with the Innovation Delivery Managers to ensure product launches are well managed and delivered on-time
• Support the preparation of Stage Gate documents, including concept proposals, and P&Ls and key project documents including project handbooks and one pagers.   
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (local and group marketing, category, sales, regulatory) to gather inputs for NPD and EPD projects. 

What we offer? 

• A role that provides operational support for innovation projects and ensure timely delivery of stage date documentation, P&Ls and cross-functional coordination.
• Great benefits to support your health and wellbeing, including access to discounted products 
• Mental health support for you and your family through our Sonder assistance program 

Who are you? 

• Possess a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration or any related courses. 
• While a degree is preferred, we are also open to someone who is able to show high learning agility, strong interest and passion in natural health, a proactive individual and able to work at a fast pace and fluid work environment.
• At least 2 to 3 years of related work experience in project coordination, marketing, or product development within consumer goods or a regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of project management skills using the stage gate methodology
• Working knowledge and experience of using Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong stakeholder management skills to promote cross functional collaboration 

Blackmores Group is a leading natural health company with proud Australian heritage, with extensive reach across Asia Pacific.  Founded by visionary naturopath Maurice Blackmore in 1932, our vision is to connect every person on earth to the healing power of nature by combining our knowledge of nature and science to deliver quality health solutions to people and their pets everywhere, every day.

Blackmores Group operates in over 12 markets, with headquarters and a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Australia, and offices across South East Asia and China.

Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Blackmores Talent Acquisition team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners if required. Your respect for this process is appreciated.