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Innovation Commercialization Manager Jobs in Massachusetts, United States at The Carlisle Group (TCG)
Title: Innovation Commercialization Manager
Company: The Carlisle Group (TCG)
Location: Massachusetts, United States
For over a century, our client has been a trusted leader in the animal health industry, known for their premium products and commitment to enhancing the well-being of companion animals and livestock. As a key player in equine and pet care, they continuously innovate to deliver top-quality health and wellness solutions!
Now, they’re looking for an Innovation Commercialization Manager to join their team in this newly created role! This position will lead the end-to-end commercialization of new animal health and wellness products, ensuring market demand, business viability, and manufacturability. Acting as a bridge between innovation, R&D, supply chain, and marketing, you’ll bring products from concept to market while maintaining quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness. Key responsibilities include sourcing and managing suppliers, collaborating with contract manufacturers, and driving go-to-market success.
Responsibilities:
Product Commercialization & Strategy: Guide innovation projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring market fit, technical feasibility, and business viability.
Market & Business Assessments: Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to evaluate market demand, competitive positioning, and financial goals.
Technical Feasibility & Recommendations: Assess product feasibility from concept to prototype and present recommendations for decision-making.
Go-to-Market Execution: Develop cross-functional launch strategies and manage project timelines within the Stage Gate process.
Contract Manufacturer & Supplier Management: Identify, vet, and negotiate with contract manufacturers and suppliers to ensure quality, scalability, and cost optimization.
Production & Scale-Up Oversight: Manage pilot testing, scale-up processes, and production timelines for smooth market entry.
Technical Leadership: Provide expertise in formulation, sourcing, and manufacturing while ensuring compliance and innovation flexibility.
Problem-Solving & Innovation: Address technical challenges and develop solutions to enhance product differentiation and feasibility.
Regulatory & Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with regulations and oversee assessments on stability, safety, and performance.
Market & Consumer Insights: Use research and trends to identify new product opportunities and support pricing, packaging, and branding decisions.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree (Animal Science, Veterinary, Food Science, or Biology a plus)
A minimum of five years’ experience in product commercialization/ innovation (Pet Supplements, Pet Food or animal health experience highly preferred)
Strong knowledge of product formulation, ingredients, and manufacturing processes.
Experience managing contract manufacturers and supplier relationships
Familiarity with the Stage Gate innovation process
Understanding of regulatory requirements for animal health products (FDA, AAFCO, EPA, USDA)
Ability to solve complex product development challenges using technical and business expertise
Ability to be in the office three days a week (greater Springfield, MA area)
Ability to travel 20% of the time
