Head of Applied Innovation
Core
Lead AAK's global Applied Innovation function to define and deliver a science-based innovation pipeline, translating scientific insights into commercially successful lipid-based solutions.
Role type
Senior IC strategy & innovation leadership (Head of Applied Innovation)
Builds
Global innovation pipeline from ideation to commercialization, including differentiated lipid-based solutions
Domain
Food ingredients / Industrial biotechnology / Chemical engineering
Required skills
Global innovation strategy, StageGate process management, New Product Development (NPD), portfolio management, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), technology transfer, intellectual property strategy, executive stakeholder management, commercial acumen
Preferred skills
Spanish, Mandarin, or Portuguese fluency
Technologies
PLM systems, digitalization tools for portfolio management
Responsibilities
Define and execute global innovation strategy; lead end-to-end innovation process from ideation to commercialization; manage global innovation portfolio and resource allocation; drive application excellence and technology transfer; develop and implement IP strategy; present strategy to Executive Committee and Board
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with executive leadership scope