Glanbia · 2 weeks ago
Director, Open Innovation & Digital Acceleration
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $250K/yr
8+ years expGlanbia is a better nutrition company focused on delivering superior nutrition solutions. The Director of Open Innovation & Digital Acceleration will lead digital transformation initiatives, establish partnerships for innovation, and drive business growth through strategic digital practices.
Dietary SupplementsNutrition
Responsibilities
Serve as the GPN Americas’ Digital Acceleration Lead, partnering closely with global and cross-functional teams to define and execute the digital transformation agenda
Establish a strong partnership with the global Glanbia Enterprise Solutions (GES) team to align on priorities and drive execution of key GPN Americas initiatives over the next 12–18 months
Identify and champion digital tools, platforms, and data-driven approaches that unlock new efficiencies, capabilities, and consumer engagement models
Foster a culture of digital fluency, experimentation, and knowledge-sharing across the organization
Ensure alignment between global initiatives and local needs + execution to maximize impact with a structured feedback loop across key stakeholder
Provide regular reports to senior leadership on the performance of digital solutions and business impact
Design and launch a new Open Innovation program that connects the company with start-ups, universities, incubators, and strategic partners to create a new pathway to innovation & discovery
Build and manage an external innovation network to source new technologies, ingredients, processes, and business models
Build licensing partnerships with key external partners—identifying, negotiating, and executing agreements that unlock new technologies, ingredients, and brand opportunities while driving commercial growth and expanding the company’s innovation pipeline
Partner with R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to translate external opportunities into scalable business solutions
Establish governance, success metrics, and communication channels for Open Innovation initiatives
Identify emerging technologies and trends to incorporate into the Digital Acceleration road map, ensuring the company remains competitive and innovative
Act as a key contributor to the company’s Smart Spend program leading Marketing as the “Voice of the Consumer” (VoC)—driving cost savings, operational efficiencies, and reinvestment opportunities that fund innovation and growth
Partner with Finance, Procurement, and Operations to identify, prioritize, and deliver transformation initiatives with measurable business value
Build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability through transparency and data-driven decision-making
Develop and lead the organization’s AI strategy, including training programs, adoption frameworks, and tool implementation to enhance overall effectiveness and accelerate decision-making
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Digital Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred
8+ years of experience in digital innovation/consulting, technology strategy, or digital transformation within a global consumer goods company
Proven track record of building and scaling digital platforms and ecosystems that drive business growth
Strong experience in leading cross-functional teams to develop and implement digital solutions
Deep understanding of digital trends, emerging technologies, and customer behavior
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable business insights
Experience working in a matrixed organization, managing multiple stakeholders, and balancing competing priorities
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive alignment and decision-making across the organization
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term execution
Experience in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and ensuring delivery on time and within budget
Benefits
Staff discounts
Generous family leave policy
Health & dental plan
Competitive salary
401K
Company
Glanbia
Glanbia is a global nutrition company focused on dairy and performance nutrition products.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Clearway Capital
2022-04-21Post Ipo Equity
1988-05-10IPO
Leadership Team
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Sue Sweem
Chief Human Resources Officer
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