Executive Director, Strategic Innovation & Partnerships
Core
Senior scientific catalyst connecting internal Priority Pillar leaders with the external innovation provider ecosystem to transform supplier engagement from reactive to proactive, strategically aligned partnerships.
Role type
Senior IC strategic innovation & partnerships director
Builds
External innovation pipelines, collaborative development programs, and differentiated technologies
Domain
Consumer goods (luxury beauty) + biotechnology + supply chain innovation
Required skills
Strategic external relationship leadership, technology assessment, scientific insight, governance model creation, portfolio management, IP and legal collaboration, supplier ecosystem cultivation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with scientific leaders to identify future needs and capability gaps; Drive proactive identification and cultivation of supplier relationships aligned with long-term priorities; Build and manage a transparent portfolio of external partners using scorecards; Establish culture of scientific scouting prioritizing early access and co-development; Create visibility into emerging supplier pipelines and roadmaps; Partner with Legal and Procurement to define agreement structures, IP terms, and success criteria; Serve as senior R&I owner for strategic external partnerships related to actives and lead execution of selected collaborations
