Feminine Care Brand Innovation Manager
Who We Are
Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Personal Care, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.
Working at Essity is more than a career, it is where you will play your part in a better future, to improve well-being for people and have opportunities to drive positive change for society and the environment. As an employee at Essity, you will belong to a team where you feel valued, are safe, supported to grow and challenged to generate business results in a friendly and open atmosphere.
Join us in redefining Feminine Care through bold, purpose-driven innovation. As Brand Innovation Manager, you will lead the development of breakthrough products and experiences that challenge taboos, respond to evolving consumer needs, and drive profitable growth in North America.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead end-to-end innovation for the Feminine Care category in North America, shaping and delivering the innovation pipeline from concept creation to successful market launch. You will play a key role in shaping the innovation pipeline and contributing to the overall category strategy.
Operating within a global and cross-functional environment, you will collaborate closely with teams across Consumer Insights, R&D, Marketing, and Commercial, as well as external partners, to translate opportunities into impactful solutions.
Reporting to: Senior Innovation Manager
We are looking for a passionate Brand Innovation Manager for our FemCare category with a focus on North America, who will be based in Philadelphia, US.
What You Will Do
- Own the Innovation Pipeline. Lead and manage the end-to-end innovation process, from idea generation to launch, ensuring speed, quality, and commercial impact.
- Drive Insight-Led Strategy. Translate consumer, shopper, and market insights into clear innovation strategies and growth opportunities.
- Shape the Portfolio. Define product portfolio direction, including positioning, pricing, packaging, and claims, aligned with brand and category priorities.
- Lead Cross-functional Delivery. Coordinate and influence global and regional stakeholders across Marketing, R&D, and Commercial teams to ensure alignment and execution excellence.
- Identify Growth Opportunities. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and evolving consumer needs to uncover whitespace opportunities.
- Track and Optimize Performance. Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., shares, sales, margin, penetration) and continuously improve innovation outcomes.
Who You Are
You are a commercially driven and insight-led innovation professional with a passion for building purpose-driven brands and delivering meaningful consumer value.
- 8+ years of experience in consumer marketing, brand management, or innovation within a multinational FMCG environment
- Experience working across global and regional/local roles
- Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Proven track record of translating consumer insights into scalable innovation concepts that drive profitable growth.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Entrepreneurial and comfortable navigating ambiguity
- Curious, proactive, and eager to experiment and learn
- Resilient, solution-oriented, and results-driven
- Fluent in English, additional languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel
What We Can Offer You
At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Compensation
Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.
Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:
United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.
Additional Information
The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact [email protected]
Together, we are improving lives, every day
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
Skills Required
- 8+ years of experience in consumer marketing, brand management, or innovation within a multinational FMCG environment
- Experience working across global and regional/local roles
- Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
- Proven track record of translating consumer insights into scalable innovation concepts that drive profitable growth
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders without direct authority
- Strong business acumen and strategic thinking
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Fluent in English
- Willingness to travel
- Additional languages
What We Do
Essity - a globally leading hygiene and health company, breaking barriers to well-being. Our expertise in hygiene and health began with the acquisition of the Swedish company Mölnlycke in 1975, through which our roots stretch back to 1849. Today, our sustainable innovations from globally trusted brands, designed for everybody and every body, care for the well-being of 1 billion people in 150 countries every day. Working at Essity is not just a career but a chance to make the world healthier, safer, and more hygienic. Our barrier breakers innovate for good and contribute to shaping a sustainable future. At Essity, every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. At Essity, we are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in everything we do. It is the key to our success in creating an inclusive, collaborative, and caring company culture where you can be you with us. Our purpose of Breaking Barriers to Well-being, is to enable customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA, Tork, Actimove, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic, Vinda and Zewa. Essity has about 36,000 employees. Net sales in 2022 amounted to approximately SEK 156bn (EUR 15bn). The company’s headquarters is located in Stockholm, Sweden, and Essity is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. If you want to join a company where dedication to people is powered by innovation, welcome to Essity
