Head of Innovation
📍 Mendrisiotto, Ticino, Switzerland
🏢 Industry: Advanced Materials / Chemicals / Precious Metals
💼 Function: Innovation, R&D, Strategy
🔹 About the Role
Lead and scale innovation across advanced materials and industrial processes in a highly technical environment. This is a strategic leadership role driving R&D, technology scouting, and product innovation to support long-term growth.
🔹 What You’ll Do
Lead a multidisciplinary innovation team across:
Advanced chemical processes
Precious metals treatment
Digitalisation of products & production
Identify emerging technologies, market trends, and innovation opportunities
Sponsor and oversee innovation projects from concept to implementation
Partner cross-functionally in a matrix environment to deliver innovation outcomes
Build external networks with industry leaders, customers, and partners
Represent the organisation at international conferences and events
🔹 What You Bring
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field
5 years in innovation, R&D, or technology scouting roles
Strong track record in product or process innovation
Experience in industrial, materials, or manufacturing environments
Fluent English (required); Italian, German, or French advantageous
Leadership capability with a collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset
🔹 Why Apply
Strategic leadership role with high visibility
Opportunity to shape innovation roadmap and R&D direction
Work at the intersection of science, technology, and industrial application