You drive innovation and technical marketing for Paper & Board, managing idea generation and project portfolios to bring new concepts to life. You create value propositions and technical marketing content, and support the launch of new products. You lead cross-functional teams, share knowledge openly, and build a culture of growth and performance.
Your tasks
- Manage the front-end innovation process, including idea generation, screening, and portfolio management to achieve proof-of-concept.
- Lead programs such as Basket of Ideas and Voice of Customers with the Innovation Management & Partnership team to keep the development funnel full of strong, market-worthy ideas.
- Evaluate ideas through technical and market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and assessment of potential benefits.
- Define technical value propositions and create technical marketing materials like presentations, white papers, and case studies.
- Develop marketing strategies and value propositions to support product launches.
- Support training programs for Sales and Marketing teams on product features, advantages, and benefits.
- Identify gaps in technical, commercial, or business models and propose innovation initiatives.
- Ensure optimal conversion of ideas and pipeline management.
- Lead large cross-functional project teams, engaging stakeholders to achieve innovation goals.
- Promote transparency and knowledge sharing across teams.
- Foster a performance mindset and a culture of growth.
What you bring
- University degree in engineering, chemistry, or a relevant subject area.
- Master’s degree in economics, business, or finance is beneficial.
- 5-10 years of relevant industry experience.
- International work experience is beneficial.
- Good understanding of the Paper & Board, converting, or fiber processing market.
- Strong innovation mindset and ability to identify unmet market needs and value of solutions.
- Project management skills with a proven track record in complex projects.
- Leadership and communication skills to interact with diverse project team members.
- Influencing and negotiation skills to achieve results.
- Ability to take measured risks and develop new ideas aggressively.
- Excellent command of oral and written English.
- Additional language skills are beneficial.
- Willingness to travel internationally up to 40% of the time.
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Über uns
Omya is a global leader in specialty materials, offering innovative solutions for the Paper & Board industry. Join a company that values creativity, teamwork, and professional growth in an international environment.