Job Description
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.
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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 EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com 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. Application End Date:
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Essity263050 Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Our expertise 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. We innovate for good to break barriers and contribute to shaping a healthier future. At Essity, we have a people-first approach where every career is as unique as the individual. We empower employees to excel together and reach their full potential through a winning culture driven by a powerful purpose. Our performance-orientated environment motivates employees to think differently and embrace challenges so we can continue improving lives, every day through better hygiene and health. We provide a sustainable work-life based on flexibility for both employees and employers. 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, enables customers and consumers to lead fuller lives at all stages of life. Our leading global brands include TENA and Tork, and other strong brands such as Actimove, Cutimed, JOBST, Knix, Leukoplast, Libero, Libresse, Lotus, Modibodi, Nosotras, Saba, Tempo, TOM Organic and Zewa are sold in 150 countries. I In 2024, Essity had net sales of approximately SEK 146bn (EUR 13bn) and employed 36,000 people. We are headquartered 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!
