Overview
In this role you will drive innovative ideas & business development initiatives by leading cross functional teams from ideation to end of initiation stages for BUN Enteral and Keto business.
Your Main Tasks
Innovation Management
* Drive assessment of assigned new product ideas (from internal or external sources) involving right experts before initiation stage and bring to decision to start ideation stage.
* Drive ideation stage of new product concept ideas through cross functional idea scoping teams and bring them to a decision on time and required quality within ideation stage.
* Coordinate and drive strategic initiatives with cross functional scoping teams, conduct scenario building and report to Management for decision making.
* Keep the idea database statusquo up-to-date for all ideas and report them regularly.
* Define and propose new ideas to Global Innovation Board with rational and potential by using right internal expertise or market data
* Plan and organize idea generation sessions globally and moderate team to bring them into a final decision.
* Join external innovation, ideation forums and bring new ideas in for cross functional assessment.
Business Development
* Scout external growth opportunities (adjacent segments) through Merger & Acquisitions, in-licensing, strategic partnerships, etc. focusing strategy and portfolio gaps identified.
* Drive assessment of agreed business development ideas involving right experts from cross functional teams before initiation stage and bring to decision to start ideation stage.
* Build, strengthen and maintain network(s) with internal and external potential partners
* Plan and organize business development workshops and related meetings
Your Profile
* 5 or more years of professional experience in innovation management, business development, project / program management in Clinical nutrition, FMCG (Food) or Bio Tech industries on a global scale
* University degree in Natural Sciences (preferably nutritional science), food engineering/technology (MBA degree a plus), Business administration.
* Profound knowledge and experience in the healthcare market and pharmaceutical industry, preferably in the category of clinical nutrition
* Ability to moderate workshops through all levels of hierarchy
* Excellent skills in identifying and defining business opportunities, structuring complex topics, and moderating discussions
* Experience in developing financial plans and working with financial data for business plan development
* Expertise in trend, market, and competitor insights analysis
* Very good skills regarding MS Office
* Proficient in written and spoken English
* Excellent written and verbal communication & presentation skills through all levels of hierarchy.
* High intercultural competencies, understanding and respecting differences
* Independent, process & result oriented, balanced way of working
* Entrepreneurial mindset and business acumen
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