Innovation & Technical Marketing Manager for Polymers / Innovation & Technical Marketing Manageress for Polymers

Omya International AG - May 12, 2026

Innovation & Technical Marketing Manager - Polymers

We are seeking a dynamic Innovation & Technical Marketing Manager to join our team and lead the way in driving innovation and market growth within the polymers sector.

Responsibilities

Innovation & Technical Marketing (ITM)

  • Agile management of the front-end innovation process including idea generation, screening, and portfolio management to achieve proof-of-concept.
  • Lead initiatives such as the Basket of Ideas (BoI) and Voice of Customers (VoC) alongside the Innovation Management & Partnership team, ensuring a rich development funnel filled with strong, market-worthy ideas.
  • Thoroughly evaluate ideas concerning technical/market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and potential benefits for Omya.
  • Define technical value propositions and create engaging technical marketing content, including presentations, white papers, and case studies.
  • Develop compelling value propositions and marketing strategies to support product launches.
  • Facilitate training programs for Sales/Marketing teams to effectively convey product technical features, advantages, and benefits.
  • Identify technical, commercial, and business model gaps in the portfolio and propose innovation initiatives to address them.
  • Accountable for ensuring optimal conversion of ideas through the innovation pipeline.

Leading Without Authority

  • Lead large, cross-functional project teams and engage stakeholders to meet established innovation goals.
  • Foster transparency among project team members to encourage engagement.
  • Promote knowledge sharing across functions, enhancing team collaboration and learning.
  • Establish a performance mindset and cultivate a culture of growth within the team.

Requirements

  • University Degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related field. A Master’s degree in economics, business, or finance is advantageous.
  • Minimum of 5-10 years of relevant industry experience, with international exposure considered a plus.
  • Strong understanding and knowledge of the global polymer market.
  • Innovation-oriented personality with a keen sense of unmet market needs and the market value of developed solutions.
  • Proficient project management skills with a proven record of successful execution of complex projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership and communication skills to effectively engage with project team members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation abilities to drive results.
  • Ability to take calculated risks and aggressively develop new ideas.
  • Excellent command of both oral and written English; additional language skills are a bonus.
  • Willingness to travel internationally up to 40% of the time.

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Location : Oftringen
Country : Switzerland

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