Job Description

About the Role

Avery Dennison is seeking a high-impact Innovation Manager in AMEA to drive strategic growth, by leading the end to end innovation process and outcomes in the region.

The role offers an excellent prospect to shape the innovation agenda for a high-growth region, working directly with senior leadership on strategic priorities and shaping the future growth agenda for AMEA.

Key Responsibilities
Insight Generation & Opportunity Identification
Lead structured market discovery and insight generation across AMEA
Lead deep-dive ecosystem interviews (brands, converters, retailers, regulators, etc.)
Identify unmet and unarticulated needs across key segments and industries
Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into transparent prospect areas
Innovation Pipeline Development
Build and manage a robust innovation funnel aligned with AMEA strategic priorities
Evaluate opportunities using structured frameworks (market attractiveness,



feasibility, ROI)
Drive concept development from idea to validated business case
Partner with regional and global teams to align innovation priorities
End-to-End Project Management
Lead cross-functional innovation projects from ideation to commercialization
Track progress, manage stakeholders, and ensure timelines and outcomes are met
Strategic Evaluation & Thought Leadership
Own the process of identifying whitespace opportunities in the system
Develop strategic recommendations for growth across segments and geographies
Support leadership with data-backed insights and strategic narratives
Bring external perspectives, trends, and best practices into the organization
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaborate with R&D;, Product, Global innovation teams, Business teams

📌 Senior Innovation Manager Amea Gurugram
🏢 Avery Dennison
📍 Gurugram