5,113 Innovation jobs in the United States

• Develop and implement strategic brand plans focused on innovation and long-term growth.
• Identify new product opportunities through market analysis and consumer insight generation.
• Lead the development and launch of new products and brand initiatives.
• Manage the brand's P&L, including forecasting, budgeting, and profitability analysis.
• Define product positioning, messaging, and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with R&D, marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure successful execution.
• Conduct competitive analysis and monitor market trends within the FMCG sector.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing and communication plans.
• Analyze brand performance and provide actionable recommendations for optimization.
• Mentor and inspire cross-functional teams to achieve brand objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in brand management, with a proven track record in FMCG or consumer goods.
• Demonstrated experience in new product development, innovation, and strategic planning.
• Strong understanding of consumer behavior, market research methodologies, and competitive analysis.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial management and P&L responsibility.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Develop and execute comprehensive brand strategies for new product innovations within the FMCG portfolio.
• Conduct in-depth market research, consumer insights analysis, and competitive landscape assessments to identify growth opportunities.
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation and concept development to launch and post-launch analysis.
• Develop compelling brand positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans for new product introductions.
• Collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, Operations, and Agency partners to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
• Manage marketing budgets, allocate resources effectively, and track ROI for marketing initiatives.
• Analyze sales data, market performance, and consumer feedback to optimize ongoing brand strategies and identify areas for improvement.
• Present strategic recommendations and performance updates to senior leadership.
• Stay abreast of emerging consumer trends, category innovations, and marketing best practices.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive brand management experience in the FMCG industry, with a strong track record of launching successful new products.
• Proven experience in consumer insights generation, market analysis, and strategic planning.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from concept to completion.
• Excellent understanding of the marketing mix, including digital marketing, advertising, and promotional strategies.
• Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and marketing analytics platforms.
• A passion for consumer brands and a drive for innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and remote work environment.

• Leading the development and execution of comprehensive brand innovation strategies aligned with long-term company objectives.
• Identifying and analyzing new market opportunities, consumer trends, and competitive landscapes.
• Driving the ideation and conceptualization of new product initiatives and brand extensions.
• Overseeing the product development lifecycle, from research and design to prototyping and testing.
• Developing compelling brand positioning, messaging, and go-to-market plans for new and existing products.
• Collaborating closely with R&D, sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless product launches.
• Managing the innovation budget and resource allocation effectively.
• Mentoring and leading a high-performing team of brand and innovation professionals.
• Tracking and analyzing brand performance metrics, making data-driven adjustments to strategy.
• Cultivating a culture of creativity, agility, and consumer-centricity within the organization.

• MBA or Master's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in brand management, product innovation, and strategic marketing within the FMCG industry.
• Proven track record of successfully launching new products and revitalizing existing brands.
• Deep understanding of consumer insights, market research methodologies, and trend forecasting.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience building and developing talent.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in budget management and financial forecasting.
• A passion for consumer products and a keen eye for market differentiation.

• Drive annual strategic refresh cycles, including 5-year outlook planning and initiative prioritization.
• Identify emerging trends in clinical care models, digital health, and value-based care to inform product development.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to Cigna Healthcare senior clinical and business leadership, translating enterprise and organizational priorities into actionable strategies.
• Act as a catalyst for change, positioning the Cigna Healthcare clinical team as a strategic growth engine within the organization.

• Support the design and refinement of differentiated clinical offerings tailored to specific market segments and populations.
• Partner with analytics, product, and finance teams to validate business cases and define success metrics.
• Ensure operational readiness and scalability of new clinical programs and services.
• Support go-to-market strategies and enablement efforts for new clinical solutions.

• Collaborate with matrix partners across product, sales, transformation and innovation teams within Cigna Healthcare and across the enterprise to ensure alignment and execution.

• Conduct external scans of the healthcare landscape to identify clinical innovation opportunities and competitive threats.
• Analyze internal capabilities and gaps to inform investment decisions and strategic priorities.
• Synthesize internal and external insights into actionable recommendations that shape enterprise and organizational growth initiatives and clinical priorities.

• Track and report on initiative performance, ensuring alignment with financial and clinical impact goals.
• Develop executive-level communications, including strategy memos and stakeholder updates.

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years with progressive experience in healthcare strategy, ideally with exposure to top-tier consulting or payer/provider strategy roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in clinical innovation, product development, and emerging technologies in healthcare.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, problem-solving, and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver creative solutions to complex challenges.
• Financial acumen and experience with business case development.
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with strong internal relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights.

• Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting firm or in a corporate strategy function within a leading healthcare organization.
• Experience in payer or integrated delivery system environments.
• Familiarity with digital health technologies and AI/ML applications in clinical settings.

If you will be working at home occasionally or permanently, the internet connection must be obtained through a cable broadband or fiber optic internet service provider with speeds of at least 10Mbps download/5Mbps upload.

For this position, we anticipate offering an annual salary of 138,800 - 231,400 USD / yearly, depending on relevant factors, including experience and geographic location.

This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus and long term incentive plan.

We want you to be healthy, balanced, and feel secure. That's why you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits, with a focus on supporting your whole health. Starting on day one of your employment, you'll be offered several health-related benefits including medical, vision, dental, and well-being and behavioral health programs. We also offer 401(k) with company match, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, a minimum of 18 days of paid time off per year and paid holidays. For more details on our employee benefits programs, visit Life at Cigna Group .

About The Cigna Group

Doing something meaningful starts with a simple decision, a commitment to changing lives. At The Cigna Group, we're dedicated to improving the health and vitality of those we serve. Through our divisions Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Health Services, we are committed to enhancing the lives of our clients, customers and patients. Join us in driving growth and improving lives.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy) or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing the online application process, please email: for support. Do not email for an update on your application or to provide your resume as you will not receive a response.

The Cigna Group has a tobacco-free policy and reserves the right not to hire tobacco/nicotine users in states where that is legally permissible. Candidates in such states who use tobacco/nicotine will not be considered for employment unless they enter a qualifying smoking cessation program prior to the start of their employment. These states include: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and Washington State.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Category/Area of Expertise: Human Resources

Job Requisition:

Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive

Store Code: Retail Services

At Food Lion, Associates are the most important assets to our organization. We want associates to have meaningful careers full of variety and challenges. Each associate contributes to the overall success of Food Lion, and in return, we strive to provide all associates with a fulfilling work experience and reward performance and commitment. We are committed to the professional development of our associates through on-the-job learning opportunities and training.

Program Overview

Internship positions are available for a broad range of challenging assignments. Our Summer Internship Program provides an opportunity to learn more about the complex supermarket industry. Internship participants will have the ability to develop the leadership skills and business knowledge they will need to begin their career. This internship experience is an opportunity to work on projects that are meaningful and hands-on. Throughout the summer, interns will work in a team environment designed to promote and reward individuality, innovation, leadership, and strong business results.

Program Details

• 12-Week paid summer internship
• Community service opportunities supporting Food Lion Feeds
• Career development and professional enhancement via learning activities
• Lunch & Learn sessions with business leaders
• End of program presentation to business leaders
• Housing provided
  Transportation provided, if needed

Program Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0 is required ***All applicants are expected to provide a copy of their transcript with their resume showing they meet this requirement***
• Permanent employment authorization/ US citizenship
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program when applying

Required Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization
• Self-Motivated
• Team-oriented thinking
• Excellent organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability and willingness to learn multiple tasks and technical requirements of the job
• Good judgment solving problems and making decisions
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions, learn quickly, and strive for results.
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations

Key Responsibilities/Project Details

Projects may fall under any of the following areas: Strategy & Innovation, Analytics, Consumer Insights, and Business development

Internship Key Dates:

• Postings Early Fall
• Interview and Selection - November- December
• Internship dates: May 25, 2026, through August 7, 2026

Skills and Abilities

• Self-management
• Initiative
• Results driven
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Project Management
• Ability to Synthesize data from multiple sources
• Have sufficient visual ability to check written documents
• Ability to use computers and other technical systems required to perform job functions

Required Skills/Education: Function Specific

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to think innovatively
• Ability to influence without authority
• Excellent organizational, planning, influence, communication, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and persuasive in presenting and selling ideas and executing their implementation
• Preferred degree with a concentration in Business Management, Retail Management, or Marketing

Learning Objectives:

• Fully understand the Food Lion strategy of Easy, Fresh, and Affordable. You Can Count on Food Lion Every Day.
• Understand the concept of a selling organization, and the role that Strategy & Innovation plays in bringing our strategy to life in our stores.
• Become fully versed in Strategy & Innovation

Food Lion provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related conditions) national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity or gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you have a disability and require assistance in the application process, please contact our Recruiting Department