Job Description :
Job Title: Innovation Director
Level: L4
Location: New York
Reports To: Category Innovation Director
Department: Marketing
Purpose of the Role:
Lead the development and execution of the innovation strategy and pipeline for a defined category, platform, or growth space, translating consumer, customer, and market insights into scalable innovation opportunities that drive sustainable growth. The role is accountable for defining category innovation priorities, building a robust pipeline of initiatives, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver commercially successful innovation across markets. As a senior leader within the innovation function, the role shapes both business outcomes and organizational capability through strong stakeholder influence, team leadership, and innovation excellence.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead Innovation Project Development and Delivery
- Develop Insight-Led Innovation Concepts
- Drive Cross-Functional Execution
- Support Innovation Pipeline Development
- Deliver Commercially Successful Launches
Key Competencies (3)
- Innovation Project Leadership
- Consumer Insight and Commercial Acumen
- Cross-Functional Collaboration and Influence
Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or a related discipline.
- Typically 5–8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or a related commercial function.
- Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category, preferred
- Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry preferred
- Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies, including concept development, consumer learning, Commercialization, and launch execution.
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results.
- Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Worker Type :
RegularPrimary Location:
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Job Posting Start Date :
2026-08-03Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, Product Development, or related discipline
- 5-8 years of experience in innovation, marketing, brand management, product development, or related commercial function
- Experience within the beverage alcohol industry, specifically within the RTD category
- Proven experience within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry
- Knowledge of innovation processes and methodologies including concept development, consumer learning, commercialization, and launch execution
- Proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering business results
- Experience working with consumer insights to identify opportunities and shape innovation concepts
- Strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, influence without authority, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Diageo Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Diageo and has not been reviewed or approved by Diageo.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive and often described as top-tier, particularly in manufacturing and salaried roles, with many indicating they feel fairly compensated. Compensation is frequently cited as a strong reason to join and stay despite pressures in some parts of the business.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is widely recognized as a flagship offering, equalized across parents and inclusive of adoption and surrogacy, with benefits and bonuses maintained during leave. This family-friendly approach is highlighted as industry-leading and a standout element of the package.
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Retirement Support — Pension schemes are described as generous, with notable employer contributions enhancing long‑term financial security. In key markets such as the UK and U.S., offerings like pensions and 401(k) plans are presented as core components of total rewards.
Diageo Insights
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry. With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future. To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
