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High Liner Foods is seeking a Platform Lead, Innovation to drive growth through the creation and expansion of innovation platforms within our food service and retail portfolios. This is a hands on innovation role, accountable for taking new products from ideation right through to post-launch success — ideal for someone who can blend strategic thinking with a focus on detail and delivery. Cross functional collaboration with R&D, Supply Chain, Commercialization, Brand Marketing and Sales is a critical enabler.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Lead the development and delivery of one or more of the company’s breakthrough or breakout innovation platforms, driving significant profitable growth.

Translate consumer, category, and culinary insights into compelling innovation concepts and bold product ideas.

Own the full lifecycle of platform innovation from concept to in-market performance, working closely with R&D, Sales, Business Development, Finance, and external partners.

Build robust business cases including sizing opportunities, estimating costs and margin, assessing channel and shopper dynamics, and mapping commercial implications.

Partner with Brand Marketing, Sales, and Retail Marketing teams to position and activate new platforms in market, tailoring messaging and tactics to customer and consumer needs.

Manage cross-functional project teams and external agency partners in the development of platforms, concepts, and marketing toolkits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or related field; MBA preferred.

5–7 years of progressive experience in brand marketing, innovation, or product development — ideally within CPG or food service categories.

Proven track record in leading successful new product launches and building long-term brand growth platforms.

Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, and shopper/consumer behavior.

Experience in cross-functional leadership, ideally with R&D, Sales, and Supply Chain collaboration.

Curious and future-forward mindset with the ability to identify emerging trends and convert them into actionable ideas.

Strong storytelling and communication skills with the ability to influence at multiple levels.

Comfortable managing ambiguity and driving progress in a fast-paced, environment.

What's in it for you?

Join High Liner Foods for a career where you shape your path, backed by great benefits, flexible work, and a culture of diversity, innovation, and sustainability. Immerse yourself in opportunities to make a real impact and grow with us in our mission to nourish lives. Start your adventure where endless possibilities to thrive together await.

Competitive Salary

Heath, dental & vision coverage

Pay for performance incentives

Employee & Family assistance programs

Wellness Programs

Retirement Planning

Supplemental Parental Leaves

Disability Support

Family friendly Flex policies & Summer hours

Volunteer hours

Learning and mentorship opportunities

Safety focused work environment

To learn more please visit our career/LinkedIn/Indeed page

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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