Job Summary Do you thrive in uncharted waters, wherecuriosity and initiative drive the way forward? If you are anexplorer who loves scanning the horizon for signals of change,connecting the dots into actionable opportunities, and influencingdecisions with future-focused insights, this role is your chance toshape Omya's tomorrow. Responsibilities Foresight & TechnologyScouting - Lead foresight processes (e.g., scenarios, technologyradars, horizon scanning) - Identify and assess disruptivetechnologies with long-term business impact - Translate foresightinsights into actionable recommendations for Horizon 3 portfolioand incubation pipeline Incubator & Accelerator Management -Design and implement global incubator and accelerator activities -Drive start-up scouting, evaluation, and partnership programdevelopment - Ensure incubator projects align with foresightinsights and strategic priorities Portfolio & Governance - LeadHorizon 3 portfolio evaluation, prioritization, and governancesupport - Report on KPIs, project progress, and portfolio impactacross foresight and incubation - Lead complex project teams,demonstrating strong project management skills and leadershipInnovation & Change - Develop and implement foresight andincubation methodologies as repeatable processes - Facilitateideation, early opportunity evaluation, and proof-of-conceptprojects People & Leadership - Demonstrate strategic thinkingand entrepreneurial leadership of others, during implementationphase - Coach and mentor colleagues in foresight and incubationpractices - Build and sustain global networks with start-ups,incubators, venture ecosystems, universities, foresight institutes,and think tanks. - Influence Omya senior Leadership in long-termstrategic decision making process Communication - Delivercompelling presentations that explain foresight insights,innovation opportunities, and incubation results to relevantstakeholders - Represent Omya in external start-up, foresight, andinnovation ecosystems Values, Ethics, SHE - Act as role model forOmya values and SHE standards Requirements Who you are: - A builderof clarity: you enjoy structuring complexity and energize otherswith forward-looking perspectives - A connector: you create bridgesacross teams and with external networks - A resilient self-starter:you adapt quickly, thrive without close supervision, and staymotivated - A doer and thinker: you combine analytical foresightwith the ability to make ideas happen - An influencer: youcommunicate with confidence and inspire stakeholders at all levelsQualifications: - Master's in science, engineering, or business;MBA is a plus - 12+ years relevant experience in foresight,innovation, or start-up ecosystems - Proven expertise in scenarioplanning, technology radars, and/or incubator/accelerator programs- Well-developed foresight, entrepreneurial, and analyticalcapabilities - Exceptional business acumen and project leadershipexperience - Competent communicator and able to interacteffectively and sensitively with individuals from a range ofbackgrounds and levels, including external stakeholders - Teamplayer that understands the needs of peers and, in particular,senior management and acts to support accordingly - Good command ofEnglish, additional languages are a plus - Occasional domestic andinternational travel on a need basis - Proficiency in office andproject management software (e.g. Microsoft Office365)