Senior Manager – Portfolio Development (Innovation)

Location: Surabaya, Indonesia (On-site)

About the Role

We are working with our client to help them with hiring a Senior Manager – Portfolio Development (Innovation) for a global organization operating in a highly regulated, product-driven environment.

This is a high-impact role focused on building and scaling product categories, driving innovation from concept to commercialization, and working closely with global stakeholders across multiple regions.

The position is based in Surabaya, Indonesia, which serves as a key innovation and manufacturing hub, bringing together R&D, pilot, and commercial capabilities in one location.

Key Responsibilities

Lead innovation and new product development (NPD) from concept through to commercialization
Drive portfolio and category strategy, including product roadmap, launches, and lifecycle management
Translate consumer insights and market trends into viable product opportunities
Work closely with cross-functional teams (R&D, commercial, supply chain, operations) to deliver market-ready solutions
Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders across Asia, Europe, and other markets
Identify opportunities to expand into new categories and product segments
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and market-specific constraints

Candidate Profile

8–15 years of experience in innovation, product development, portfolio, or category management
Strong background in regulated or complex product environments (e.g., tobacco, FMCG, consumer health, pharmaceuticals, materials)
Proven experience in new product development and commercialization
Exposure to regional or global roles with multi-market responsibility
Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership experience
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Preferred Background

Experience working in innovation-driven organizations with structured product pipelines
Exposure to highly regulated industries
Experience managing or influencing multi-market portfolios

Why This Role

Opportunity to build and shape a new product category
End-to-end ownership from innovation through commercialization
Work in a globally connected role with high visibility
Be part of a dedicated innovation hub in Surabaya

Location & Relocation

This role is based in Surabaya, Indonesia and requires on-site presence.

Relocation support will be provided for candidates moving from other locations.

Application

If you have a strong background in innovation and portfolio development and are open to working in Surabaya, we would like to hear from you.