Exploratory Innovation Director
2 months ago
Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and nitrile medical gloves.
With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Job Purpose:
The purpose of this role is to lead the Exploratory Innovation activities for Coating Construction & Solutions division. The role will deliver validated business cases for inclusion into the innovation delivery pipeline. The role will lead an agile team of “Innovation Squads” exploring a diverse range of innovation topics, emerging technologies and new market opportunities. This role will be the key delivery mechanism for breakthrough innovation in CCS allowing us to deliver our sustainability, specialisation and growth targets.
Main Accountabilities:
Delivering validated and technically feasible business cases into the innovation delivery pipeline Bringing new thinking, new approaches and new opportunities to our innovation strategy Setting and leading the Exploratory Innovation strategy for CCS Developing an operating model for front-end innovation, including the interactions with BUs, R&D, Platform Technology, Sustainability etc. including metrics and KPIs Building an operating model for opportunistic technology scouting and new business identification Establishing a strong Foresight operation, providing the Division with insights and intelligence to fuel our decision making Building an external network of innovation providers, technology developers, industry insiders to help us unlock new opportunities Establishing strong relationships with Business Units, R&D, Platform Innovation and Strategic Marketing teams Prioritising innovation opportunities and managing trade-off between BUs. Helping BUs to build their 5-year innovation pipelines, technology and product roadmaps with insights on new market opportunities and emerging technologies Managing an Innovation budget Promoting the company core values of team working, SHE, teamwork, innovation, accountability and integrityWhat you’ll need to be successful:
Degree-level qualification, ideally science or business related Proven track record of structuring and leading (front-end) innovation functions in a relevant industry (Chemical, FMCG, Consumer health, Food & Drink, Pharma) Strong Commercial acumen Flexible self-starter with strong work ethic, positive outlook, and solid collaboration skills Ability to manage competing priorities, make decisions, operate independently, and work effectively under pressure to achieve program goals Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and project management skills, including the ability to manage scope and contain risks Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence key stakeholders, present to executive teams, and tailor messaging to audience needsWhy Synthomer?
We are ambitious
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
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