Project Management

At Opella Consumer Healthcare, we’re on a mission to help people help themselves, bringing Health in Your Hands. Based on science and driven by consumer needs, our products and heritage brands reach more than 1 billion people a year, empowering individuals everywhere to embrace self-care. A leading US marketer and manufacturer of a broad portfolio of branded over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare products, in such categories as allergy, upper and lower gastrointestinal, skin care, topical pain care, oral care and other OTC toiletry brands such as: Allegra, Nasacort, Xyzal, Dulcolax, Cortizone-10, Icy Hot, Aspercreme, ACT, Unisom, and Selsun Blue.

Our shared vision of becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare (FMCH) company in and for the world reminds us to pursue progress and give our best every day. Together, we create purposeful, loved brands for our consumers by constantly striving to meet their needs in new and better ways.

To achieve this, we need strong talent who will help us shape the future of our Consumer Healthcare business and challenge our industry. We aspire to create a work environment where people can thrive, grow, and be at their best every day.

About The Job

The Innovation Project Manager leads cross-functional teams in the end-to-end delivery of New Product Development (NPD) projects, driving innovation aligned with Opella’s strategic growth objectives. This role is responsible for implementing structured innovation processes, including stage gate methodologies, to evaluate and advance projects efficiently. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in consumer healthcare and CPG innovation, with a proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver NPD innovation projects from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with business goals and consumer needs.
• Define and execute project strategies in collaboration with functional partners.
• Manage cross-functional project teams across Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Regulatory, and other key areas.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of project scope, schedules, risk mitigation plans, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Facilitate project kick-offs, workshops, and regular team meetings to drive execution.
• Structure team discussions and enable timely decision-making.
• Represent projects in stage gate governance and portfolio reviews.
• Communicate project status, risks, and progress to stakeholders proactively.
• Maintain accuracy in project and portfolio management systems.
• Conduct post-project reviews and drive continuous improvement.
• Assess team capabilities and foster a culture of cross-functional collaboration and execution excellence.
  
  

Key Working Relationships

• Cross-functional teams: Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Graphics, Finance, Regulatory, Medical, Legal.
• Portfolio Management and Project Governance teams.
• PM Community for standards and best practices.
• Local Innovation Leads (Growth Hub) and Brand Leads.
• External partners and collaborators.
  
  

About You

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (required).
• PMP® certification (preferred).
  
  

Experience

• 5 years leading CPG NPD innovation projects.
• Experience in regulated environments (Pharma, OTC, Cosmetics, Consumer Health, Food Supplements).
• Preferred additional experience in Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, Innovation Design, Brand Leadership.
• Familiarity with NDA and 510(k) project requirements.
• Proven success in leading cross-functional teams and external partners.
  
  

Skills

• Strong understanding of NPD innovation processes and stage gate methodologies.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to navigate complex, decentralized environments.
• Comfortable interacting with senior leadership.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a challenger approach.
  
  

Why us?

At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

We Are Challengers.

We Are Dedicated To Making Self-care As Simple As It Should Be. That Starts With Our Culture. We Are Challengers By Nature, And This Is How We Do Things

All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

www.opella.com/en/careers

Opella and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The Salary Range For This Position Is

108,750.00 - 181,250.00 USD Annual

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be

eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be

found through the LINK.

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