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Mars

Portfolio Innovation & Incubation Manager

LocationCHN-Shanghai-Shanghai-Xuhui
Work modeon-site
SenioritySenior
Experience5+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 5, 2026 · 6d ago
Verified live1d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Must have7
5+ years in Innovation, Portfolio Strategy, E2E Marketing
Track record of developing, validating or launching innovation initiatives in complex organizations
Innovation and venture mindset
Portfolio management and strategic thinking
Business case development and growth strategy
Consumer centricity and data-informed decision making
Stakeholder influence, storytelling and learning agility
Nice to have1
Experience in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pet Health Care, Mom-Baby industry preferred
Job Description:
Portfolio Strategy & Innovation Pipeline
• Build a balanced innovation portfolio across core, adjacent and transformational growth opportunities.
• Identify portfolio gaps, whitespace opportunities and future growth territories.
Innovation Incubation & Growth Platforms
• Lead incubation of new product, service and ecosystem opportunities through test-and-learn pilots.
• Build business cases, growth plans and scale-up recommendations for validated opportunities.
Cross-Functional Innovation Leadership
• Partner with CMI, Global R&D, Pillars, Commercial and VCO teams to turn opportunities into projects.
• Drive governance, portfolio reviews and alignment between local needs and global priorities.
Consumer-Led & Future Growth Innovation
• Translate pet owner, customer and market insights into propositions that are desirable, feasible and viable.
• Explore growth beyond products, including Pet Owner ecosystems, CRM-enabled platforms, services and partnerships.
Experience
• 5+ years in Innovation, Portfolio Strategy, E2E Marketing
• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Health, Pet Health Care, Mom-Baby industry preferred.
• Track record of developing, validating or launching innovation initiatives in complex organizations.
Capabilities
• Innovation and venture mindset
• Portfolio management and strategic thinking
• Business case development and growth strategy
• Consumer centricity and data-informed decision making
• Stakeholder influence, storytelling and learning agility
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