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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