Responsibilities Innovation & Technical Marketing
(ITM) - 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.
Contact Diana Flückiger, HR Business Partner, T: +41 62 789 21
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