Responsibilities
Agile management of the front-end innovation process (idea generation, screening, portfolio management) to achieve proof-of-concept.
Lead Basket of Ideas (BoI) / Voice of Customers (VoC) or any other future programs together with Innovation Management & Partnership team ensuring the development funnel is always rich with strong and market worthy ideas.
Ensure sufficient evaluation of ideas in terms of technical / market analysis, competitive benchmarking, next best alternative, potential benefit for Omya, etc.
Define technical value propositions and create compelling technical marketing content (presentations, white papers, case studies, etc.).
Develop value propositions and marketing strategies to support product launches.
Support training programs for Sales/Marketing teams on product technical features, advantages and benefits that are well established and conducted.
Support to identify technical / commercial / business model gaps in the portfolio and propose innovation initiatives.
Accountable to ensure optimal ideas / pipeline conversion.
Leading without authority
Lead large cross-functional project teams and engage with stakeholders, to achieve established innovation goals.
Give transparency to project team members to foster engagement.
Ensure that knowledge is openly shared cross-functional, enabling team members to learn from each other.
Establish a performance mindset and a culture of growth.
Requirements
University Degree in engineering / chemistry or relevant subject area. Master’s degree in economics / business / finance beneficial.
Minimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience. International work experience is beneficial.
Good understanding and knowledge of the Paper and Board, converting or fiber processing market.
Personality with a strong innovation mindset and a good feeling for unmet market needs and the market value of developed solutions.
Project Management skills with a proven track record of successful execution of complex projects.
Proven leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with project team members from a range of backgrounds and at all levels.
Good influencing and negotiation skills to achieve results.
Ability to take measured risks and develop new ideas aggressively.
Excellent command of both oral and written English is required. Additional language skills are beneficial.
Frequent international business travel up to 40% of the time required.
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