Technical Manager Product Development Ceramides & Sphingolipids (m/f/div)

Technical Manager (m/f/div) Product Development

Technical Manager (m/f/div) Product Development

Apply locations Essen time type Full time posted on Posted 21 Days Ago job requisition id R35032

What we offer

Explore a world of opportunities with us. Look ahead with us and help shape innovative solutions to make our world more sustainable and life healthier, more vibrant and more comfortable. At Evonik, you have the chance to explore, thrive, and grow alongside 33,000 colleagues.

Among attractive career paths and high-quality development programs, we not only offer performance-based remuneration and occupational health benefits but also hybrid and flexible working environments with #SmartWork.

Find out more about the many benefits we offer:

Bring your fresh perspective, develop your strengths, break out your mold, and find a career that fits your dreams with us.

Click on the link below to learn what our employees have to say about Evonik:

Responsibilities

1. Lead Global Innovation Projects : Lead cross-functional teams to drive new product development, manage project phases, conduct feasibility studies, and create detailed project plans and milestones. Ensure smooth resource/budget planning, monitoring, and technical support throughout the product launch process, while maintaining open and transparent stakeholder communication.

2. Market Insights & Strategy : Identify emerging market trends, analyze market potentials, benchmark against competitors, and communicate insights to relevant stakeholders.

3. Technical Ceramide Expertise: Continuously enhance our scientific ceramide knowledge (biological function, cosmetic application, formulating etc.).

4. Innovation Pipeline : Contribute to the evolution of our innovation pipeline by generating new product ideas, system solutions, and platforms.

5. Intellectual Property Expansion : Strengthen our IP positioning by understanding the current IP landscape, analyzing the state of the art, and generating new IP for Evonik.

6. Collaborative Partnerships : Identify, negotiate, and structure collaborations with external institutes, universities, and partners.

7. Central Contact for Biological Efficacy Studies : Act as the liaison/point of contact for the Evonik Skin Institute in conducting biological efficacy studies.

Requirements

1. Educational Background : A scientific degree (Master’s or Bachelor’s).

2. Professional Experience : Several years of experience in R&D or application technology, preferably within the cosmetics industry.

3. Specialized Knowledge : Expertise in cosmetic active ingredients, particularly ceramides, and experience in IP and project management.

4. Cross-Functional/Segment Collaboration : Ability to work effectively across different disciplines.

5. Language Proficiency : Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken.

6. Personal Attributes : High initiative, flexibility, excellent communication skills, and a strong team mindset.

Your Application
To ensure that your application is proceeded as quickly as possible and to protect the environment, please apply online via our careers portal. Further information about Evonik as Employer can be found at .

Please address your application to the Talent Acquisition Manager, stating your earliest possible starting date and your salary expectations.

Your Talent Acquisition Manager:
Alena Beyer

Company: Evonik Operations GmbH

About Us

This is your opportunity to join a thriving global organization that combines cutting-edge science, technology and engineering with world-class business services to create solutions that answer real-world problems. If you join us, we’ll expect you to take ownership of your work, team up with other great minds, and add your name to creations that make a positive difference for generations. As one of the world leaders in specialty chemicals operating in more than 100 countries with over 32,000 employees, we need your diversity of thought to make us better. In return for your passion, initiative and creativity, you’ll enjoy opportunities to improve and to be respected for your contribution. Click here to learn more about Evonik from our employees.

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