Innovation & Technical Marketing Manager Paper & Board, 100%

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.

• 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.

Diana Flückiger, HR Business Partner, T: +41 62 789 21 49