Senior Director - Nutrition & Wellness

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Summary:

Our client is an established public health & safety organization looking for a Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness. The Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness will focus on expanding our Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) services within the sector leading the strategic vision, profitable growth and commercialization efforts globally.

Senior Director, Nutrition & Wellness requires experience growing business and managing P&L.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field. MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of senior management experience in the supplements and personal care industry and/or consumer product group (CPG) industry
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills partnering with global peers and partners including working within a matrixed organization
• Proven track record in P&L management and driving business growth
• Extensive international experience in leading and growing a global business outside the US.
• Strong experience in commercialization, business development, and strategic planning
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Superior communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
• In-depth knowledge of global regulatory standards and compliance in the supplements and personal care industry
• Results-driven and customer-focused

• Develop and execute a comprehensive global strategy to accelerate the profitable growth of the Nutrition and Wellness business unit
• Identify and capitalize on market growth opportunities in key geographical markets including the EU, Brazil, China, India, Australia and Korea in collaboration with regional leadership
• Drive the commercialization strategy including the identification of key growth bets in collaboration with Marketing
• Develop and manage the 3-year strategy plan, the annual operating plan, and quarterly forecasts
• Drive the financial performance of the business unit, ensuring profitability and cost efficiency
• Drive the organic investment, acquisition, and portfolio management strategy in collaboration with Corporate Development
• Work with the Food Claims business unit to develop a truly joint play testing, inspection and certification offer for the Nutrition and Wellness industry
• Work with Marketing to develop brand architecture, price positioning and brand awareness/ consumer marketing campaigns
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key specifiers, retailers, influencers, clients, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies
• Work with Standards and Government Affairs to promote our company and develop new protocols.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities, partnerships, and strategic alliances to elevate brand awareness and support the growth strategy
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance differentiation, speed to deliver and customer loyalty
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing global leadership team

Equal Opportunity Employer

Director

Full-time

Business Development and Strategy/Planning

Retail Health and Personal Care Products