Director Marketing Innovation

Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands. Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates. Join our team. #CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:The Director of Innovation will collaborate with our BUs driving the development of Clearly Superior Consumer Experiences and execution of groundbreaking initiatives that enhance our brand’s market position and foster long-term growth. The focus of this job will be on identifying insights and commercializing scalable innovations that address unmet consumer needs. This includes the launch into new adjacencies, new business models and/or launching new sub-brands.In this role, you will:As the Director of Innovation for half of the Clorox Company, you will be responsible for delivering robust and consistent innovation pipelines across the six Care & Connect Business Units, meeting or exceeding the innovation metrics for the Group.    Your focus will be to:Partner with BUs to maximize the potential of our biggest innovation betsBuild innovations that deliver clear superior consumer experiencesReport sufficiency status of our C&C pipeline value, including ops & risksElevate our consumer connectivity and insights across portfolioFoster a culture of creativity and continuous improvementBuild relationships with external partners, vendors and thought leadersYou will provide innovation guidance to the BU GMs and Leadership Teams, and utilize your innovation expertise to enhance discovery work and team production.   You will assure that the teams are obsessed with consumer insights, are fluent in digital methodologies and Discovery best practices, and drive Design to Value principles into every cross functional effort. You will ensure that every C&C experience is a Superior Consumer Experience, and utilize training and connections to develop the capabilities throughout the Group. You will coach and develop the R&D Leaders in C&C, and sit on the functional R&D Sr. Staff to build bench strength and appropriate R&D Center capabilities relevant for C&C and the enterprise.     What we look for:12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.Minimum of 5 years in CPG.Proven ability to lead teams in a dynamic and fast-paced environment'Excellent consumer and trend orientationStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Excellent project management capabilitieAdept at leveraging insights and market research to drive innovation Creative: Ability to generate original ideas that meet consumer needs 12+ years of marketing / innovation experience, or track record of startup success.Minimum of 5 years in CPG.Experience in innovation and creativity, product development and scaling. Experience across Product, Process and Packaging innovation. Track record of driving disruptive innovations such as:Establishing new categories, new services, new business models, expansion into new segments and/or launching new sub-brands. Digitally savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies. Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. #LI-HybridWorkplace type:Hybrid - 3 days in office, 2 at homeWe seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.[U.S.]Additional Information:At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.–Zone A: $171,700 - $352,600–Zone B: $157,400 - $324,200–Zone C: $143,100 - $294,700All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.SummaryLocation: Oakland, CA - USAType: Full time