Unilever
Consumer Health, Dietary Supplements, Wellness
Design&TechnologyManager
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“Design & Technology Manager at Unilever. Skills: Technology Innovation, Product Development, Cross-functional Projects, External Partnerships. Lead technology strategy and execution. Identify, incubate, and assess emerging technologies”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure the Wellbeing Collective remains at the forefront of global innovation; deliver innovation; meet quality benchmarks; enhance product longevity
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot technical and manufacturing challenges; Anticipate and mitigate technical, regulatory, and competitive risks
International assignment is not available, relocation for local and international candidates is not provided, Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master’s or PhD in Science, Engineering, Technology Management, or related discipline, Minimum 8+ years’ experience in technology innovation, R&D leadership, or product development, Proven track record of delivering transformational innovation, managing complex, cross-functional projects, expertise in technology scouting, open innovation, strategic partnerships, Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, Experience working with external partners, contractors, and global teams, Deep understanding of emerging technology trends, regulatory environments, and consumer needs, Proficiency in technology management tools and platforms
Nice to Have
preferably in consumer health, dietary supplements, or wellness industries
What You'll Do.
Lead technology strategy and execution
and assess emerging technologies
Build and manage pipeline of projects
Optimize and validate formulations
Design and execute experiments
Establish technologies and processes
Define and manage specifications
Troubleshoot technical challenges
Ensure compliance with requirements
Apply analytical techniques
Support shelf-life and stability
Build internal and external networks
Stay current on industry trends
Maintain accurate R&D documentation
and environmental standards
Anticipate and mitigate risks
Communicate progress and insights
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally (Packaging, CMI, Supply Chain, Quality, Regulatory, Brand); Build internal and external networks; partnerships with research organizations, startups, and academia; Collaborate within the team and with Unilever colleagues
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Communicate progress, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders
Process & Methodology
managing complex, cross-functional projects, Build and manage a pipeline of transformational projects
Full Job Description
**Join us as** Design & Technology Manager **Location:** Trumbull, CT **Terms & Conditions: **Full time, International assignment is not available for this role and relocation for local and international candidates is not provided **ABOUT UNILEVER:** With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. We work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world. At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our collaborative and flexible working environment. Our organizational ambition centres around creating workplaces that foster equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging across all aspects of our business. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future. **WHO ARE WE?** We are the Global Wellbeing team focused on one of Unilever’s largest growth opportunities – the €140bn Wellbeing space defined by Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (VMS). **OUR BUSINESS:** Unilever’s Wellbeing Collective Group (WBC) holds the company’s health and wellness brands and the portfolio of brands that includes Equilibra (Italy) and US acquired brands Olly, Liquid IV, Nutrafol, SmartyPants, Welly and Onnit. Each brand is completely unique and focused on giving consumers superior experiences within their respective spaces and target segments. We are committed to continuing to grow this strategic business for Unilever by leveraging the full strength of Unilever’s capabilities and expanding the reach of our portfolio internationally. We work in an agile, fast-moving env
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