<div class="show-more-less-html__markup show-more-less-html__markup--clamp-after-5 relative overflow-hidden"> <strong>Responsibilities<br/><br/></strong><strong>Innovation &amp; Technical Marketing (ITM)<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Agile management of the front-end innovation process (idea generation, screening, portfolio management) to achieve proof-of-concept.</li><li>Lead Basket of Ideas (BoI) / Voice of Customers (VoC) or any other future programs together with Innovation Management &amp; Partnership team ensuring the development funnel is always rich with strong and market worthy ideas.</li><li>Ensure sufficient evaluation of ideas in terms of technical / market analysis, competitive benchmarking, next best alternative, potential benefit for Omya, etc.</li><li>Define technical value propositions and create compelling technical marketing content (presentations, white papers, case studies, etc.).</li><li>Develop value propositions and marketing strategies to support product launches.</li><li>Support training programs for Sales/Marketing teams on product technical features, advantages and benefits that are well established and conducted.</li><li>Support to identify technical / commercial / business model gaps in the portfolio and propose innovation initiatives.</li><li>Accountable to ensure optimal ideas / pipeline conversion.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Leading without authority<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>Lead large cross-functional project teams and engage with stakeholders, to achieve established innovation goals.</li><li>Give transparency to project team members to foster engagement.</li><li>Ensure that knowledge is openly shared cross-functional, enabling team members to learn from each other.</li><li>Establish a performance mindset and a culture of growth.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Requirements<br/><br/></strong><ul><li>University Degree in engineering / chemistry or relevant subject area. Master’s degree in economics / business / finance beneficial.</li><li>Minimum 5-10 years of relevant industry experience. International work experience is beneficial.</li><li>Good understanding and knowledge of the Polymer market.</li><li>Personality with a strong innovation mindset and a good feeling for unmet market needs and the market value of developed solutions.</li><li>Project Management skills with a proven track record of successful execution of complex projects.</li><li>Proven leadership and communication skills to effectively interact with project team members from a range of backgrounds and at all levels.</li><li>Good influencing and negotiation skills to achieve results.</li><li>Ability to take measured risks and develop new ideas aggressively.</li><li>Excellent command of both oral and written English is required. Additional language skills are beneficial.</li><li>Frequent international business travel up to 40% of the time required.<br/><br/></li></ul><strong>Contact<br/><br/></strong>Diana Flückiger, HR Business Partner, T: +41 62 789 21 49 </div>