Technology Exploration & Innovation Manager
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Genève, Genf, Schweiz
Japan Tobacco International
27.04.2024
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We are JTI, Japan Tobacco International, and we are present in 130
countries. We have spent years innovating, creating new and better
products for the consumers to choose from. This is our business. But
not only. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential.
We believe that when they are free to be themselves, and they are
given the opportunity to grow, travel and develop, amazing things can
happen.That’s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a
part of JTI. It is why 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI. And
why we’ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, nine years running.
So when you’re ready to choose a career you’ll love, in a company
you’ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea. Learn more: jti.comTechnology
Exploration & Innovation ManagerPosition purpose:The continued growth
of the Reduced-Risk Products (RRP) category has forced JT Group to
rebalance its priorities with the RRP category now playing a strategic
complementary role to the company's conventional business, offering
consumers new alternatives, and forcing JT Group to re-invent its
business model and products offering. This business environment is
putting the R&D RRP Function at the forefront of a consumer
electronics race, where technology, engineering, and science will be
essential capabilities on the battleground, in order to deliver the
most satisfactory consumer experiences. As such, the R&D Function is
re-inforcing and re-organizing itself into a truly global team, with
multiple engineering and scientific-technical centers, supporting
Product Development teams and Technology Development teams.The
Technology Exploration & Innovation Manager is critical in scouting
and exploring/prototyping novel technologies on RRP to deliver the
necessary key product components/features (i.e. novel sensors, new
nicotine delivery concept, etc) to fuel the technology/product
development pipeline as well as product improvement. The role requires
in-depth knowledge and experience of consumer electronic devices, as
well as the ability to lead in-house multi-site development teams
and/or negotiate technical requirements and development frameworks
with external partners (start-ups, engineering services, industry
associations, or universities. What will you do –
responsibilities:Technology ScoutingWith a consumer-centric approach,
actively search for and assess emerging technologies while also
identify novel applications for mature technologies. This dual focus
aims to ignite innovation, streamline processes, and capitalize on new
product opportunities. Additionally, facilitating information sharing
within both R&D and non-R&D functions is expected to foster
collaboration and decision-making.Technology ExplorationThe role
entails technically reviewing the theoretical technology potential to
deliver a consumer and/or business benefit, assessing any potential
risks for the execution (technical feasibility, resource, budget,
cost/required investment, expected timeline, competitors’ activities,
etc.) and lead (internally or externally) early prototyping to confirm
technology value at early phases according to the R&D governance
process. Close collaboration with other R&D functions and non-R&D
functions (e.g. QA, SRA, IP) is expected for effective project
management.Technology InnovationBuilding on insights from Technology
Scouting and Exploration, it is expected to generate novel ideas, the
refinement of existing technologies, and the early assessment of these
innovations to determine their merit in supporting JTG's
technology/product strategy, including technical feasibility, risk
assessment, safety/reliability, social acceptability, and/or
manufacturability. Who are we looking for – requirements:An advanced
degree in a related scientific discipline (Physics, Chemistry
preferred) is required (or equivalent experience)Minimum 8 years of
work experience in applied physics, biotechnology, mechanics,
electronics or software is required. Experience working with
aerosol-generating products such as RRP (HTP, electronic cigarettes)
and/or the consumer electronics industry is highly desirableMust
possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
(including presentations), other languages are desirableHands-on
experience with Technology Scouting, Technology development, Product
development, and Project managementLeadershipInnovation Mindset and
ProactivityRecruitment process:Thank you very much for your interest
in the role – we look forward to your application!