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Royal Bank of Canada

Director of Product Innovation

Boston, MA · On-site

$253K - $265K/yr

The Director of Product Innovation is a newly-created, senior role within RBC GAM's US Distribution business, established to drive the firm's product innovation agenda and ensure we are consistently ...

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As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director product innovation in the United States is $230,997.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $233,000.00 and $244,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Product Innovation vs Product Manager?

AspectDirector Product InnovationProduct Manager
ResponsibilitiesOversees product innovation strategies, leads cross-functional teams, and drives new product development at a strategic level.Manages product lifecycle, defines product requirements, and coordinates with teams to deliver specific products or features.
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master’s in Business, Engineering, or related fields; experience in innovation and leadership roles.Bachelor's in Business, Marketing, or related fields; experience in product development and management.
Work EnvironmentStrategic, collaborative, often in corporate or R&D settings.Operational, cross-functional teams, often in tech or consumer goods industries.

The main difference is that the Director of Product Innovation focuses on developing and leading innovative strategies and new product initiatives, while the Product Manager handles the day-to-day management of existing products. Both roles require strong industry knowledge and collaboration skills, but the Director role is more strategic and visionary.

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Infographic showing various Director Product Innovation job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $230,997 per year, or $111.1 per hour.
Manager, Product Innovation, Global Strategy

Manager, Product Innovation, Global Strategy

Barry Callebaut

Chicago, IL • Hybrid

$130K - $150K/yr

Other

PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Barry Callebaut rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

224th of 389 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About the Role

Manager, Product Innovation is responsible to drive and deliver initiatives under the global strategy of Compounds & Global Compound Centre of Excellence under the guidance of the Director, Product Innovation and Business Development. The Global Product Innovation Manager ensures technical excellence in execution of product innovation objectives and liaises with the key managers cross-functionally to generate solutions for an accelerated product innovation impact.

Job Responsibilities Include

Lead & deliver initiatives under global strategy of Cacao Coatings & Fillings (100%)

  • Leads & delivers initiatives under global strategy for corresponding regions, to support business growth in the compounds product category.
  • Engages the leadership team in business and functions to gain the required support during project execution.
  • Plans and manages required resources to deliver the initiatives.
  • Acts as the heart and mind of the CI&TS function by consolidating and fostering knowledge gained internally or externally.
  • Amplifies product innovation impact by thoroughly documenting learnings and generously sharing them with the relevant teams and stakeholders as per the business needs.

About You

 

  • Master or PhD degree level in a Science or Engineering discipline, or equivalent, preferably in Food Science & Technology
  • 10 or more years of experience in a relevant role, experience in a leadership role will be preferred.
  • Fluent in English. Additional spoken languages are a plus.
  • An experienced expert in the chocolate and/or cocoa category, with good knowledge of product application, formulation, processing and ingredients. Experience with compounds and vegetable fats is a plus.
  • Good business acumen in regional markets such as NAM, LATAM, WEU, CEE, and AMEA.
  • Able to travel a minimum of 20% of the time.

 

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut

 

  • Salary Range of $130,000 - $150,000, depending on factors such as experience and location, plus annual bonus and our comprehensive benefits package
  • MyFlex PTO (unlimited!) and Paid Holidays
  • Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility and hybrid environment
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.  Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all our products.

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