Drive innovation and strategic growth in Enteral Nutrition & Keto. In this global role, you will lead early-stage innovation, shape business development opportunities and translate strategic priorities into actionable plans together with international cross-functional teams. This position is offered as a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with the option of extension.
Your Responsibilities
1. Lead early-stage innovation and business development initiatives, driving new product concepts through cross-functional scoping teams to timely, high-quality decisions
2. Define and propose new ideas to the Innovation Board with a clear business rationale, leveraging internal expertise, market data and external innovation insights
3. Plan, organize and moderate global idea generation and business development workshops, including formats such as idea jams, think tanks and design thinking sessions
4. Identify, assess and advance new business development opportunities, including products, services, indications, lifecycle management ideas, partnerships, in-licensing and mergers & acquisitions
5. Drive strategic initiatives for the Business Unit Nutrition, including scenario building, category strategy support, action planning and senior management reporting
6. Monitor trends, markets, customer needs and competitors, and translate insights into regular reports and financial business plans for senior management decisions
7. Build strong internal and external networks and contribute to the continuous improvement of innovation and business development processes, guidelines and training materials
Your Qualifications
8. University degree in natural sciences, preferably nutritional science, food engineering or food technology; an MBA or degree in business administration is an advantage
9. At least five years of professional experience in innovation management, business development, project or program management in clinical nutrition, consumer healthcare, FMCG, biotech or related industries on a global scale
10. Profound knowledge of the consumer healthcare market or pharmaceutical industry, ideally within clinical nutrition
11. Strong skills in identifying and structuring business opportunities, moderating workshops across hierarchy levels and leading discussions toward clear decisions
12. Experience in developing financial business plans and working confidently with financial, market, trend and competitor data
13. Excellent communication, presentation, conflict and stakeholder management skills in an international matrix environment
14. Entrepreneurial mindset, strong business acumen, analytical strength, creativity, intercultural competence and a structured, result-oriented working style
15. Very good MS Office skills, digital affinity and proficiency in written and spoken English
Ready to make an impact?
Use this opportunity to make a tangible impact in a strategic, global role and help shape the future of healthcare with Fresenius Kabi — apply now via our career site.