Technical Innovation Manager North America (Project Management)

Technical Innovation Manager North America

Who We Are

Essity is the leading global player with over 5000 employees in Business Unit Health and Medical Solutions (HMS) and we manufacture, market and sell Incontinence Products and Medical Solutions. Our mission is to empower consumers, patients and caregivers with products and solutions to support healthy and active lives. We have sales and a strong presence in all relevant channels e.g. retail, pharmacies, medical device shops, online, home delivery, nursing homes and hospitals. Our key brands are TENA (Incontinence Products), JOBST (Compression Therapy), Cutimed (Advanced Wound Care), Leukoplast (Acute Wound Care), Delta-Cast and Actimove (both Orthopedics).

We are also an award-winning company with a focus on and commitment to sustainability. In fact, Essity partners with the United Nations Foundation in support of Sustainable Development Goals to improve hygiene, health, and well-being worldwide.  

About the Role

Essity is offering an exciting job opportunity in its Global Brand, Innovation and Sustainability (GBIS) business division and specifically in the Incontinence category under the TENA brand.

We are currently looking for an experienced Technical Innovation Manager for our TENA brand in North America. This position will be based out of our Philadelphia office, Bowling Green or Drumondville and this role reports into Regional Brand Director North America.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk. 

What You Will Do

• Innovation Strategy: In collaboration with brand innovation manager, and aligned with regional brand director and marketing, design, develop and execute a 5 year innovation strategy & roadmap driving superiority and differentiation aligned with the TENA brand's goals and market trends in North America for a specific product arena.

• Project Management: Lead and manage innovation projects from concept to commercialization, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery securing alignment and buy-in from all cross-functional teams.

• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support in the development of new products and packaging and the improvement of existing ones.

• Support Assortment Profitability: Initiate cost saving initiatives within each innovation projects to support BU profitability targets, and give input to strategic and innovation driven CAPEXes

• Collaboration: Be the key interface with R&D, manufacturing, technology, product management and other departments to gain alignment, secure resources and ensure seamless execution from product concept to production to launch.

• Market Analysis: Conduct competitive analysis and lab testing to identify opportunities for innovation, superiority and differentiation.

• Customer Focus: Engage with consumers and stakeholders to understand their needs and incorporate feedback into product development.

• Compliance: Ensure all innovations comply with regulatory requirements and company standards and as owner of the article specification requirement, ensure they are up-to-date for innovation, renovation and cost saves.

• Sustainability Champion: Ensure all innovations achieve sustainability targets for respective product areas

Who You Are

• Must have 2-5 years experience in technical development or innovation management technology within consumer goods or healthcare industry, preferably with incontinence or baby care

• International experience and exposure is preferred

• Proven track record in product innovation development & delivery

• Strong experience in running & project managing multi-functional teams effectively

• Experience with developing absorbent products would be an advantage.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative international environment with strong communication skills

• Strong project management and networking skills, able to manage several projects in parallel with tight timelines

• You have ability to deal with ambiguity and like to shape new ways of working

• Self motivated, objective drive and able to influence others

• Not afraid to challenge the status quo and take risks

• Commitment to continuous learning

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence and persuade

About Our DEI Culture 

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core. 

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets. 

What We Can Offer You 

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose. 

Compensation and Benefits:  

Competitive annual salary + annual incentive bonus/sales incentive + benefits 

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.  

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits: 

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance 
• Wellness program provided through Rally  
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution 
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays 
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance 
• Employee discounts program 
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.  

Collaborative and Caring Culture | Empowerment & Engaged People | Work with Impact and A Powerful Purpose | Individual Learning & Career Growth | Health & Safety Priority | Sustainable Value Together| Innovation| Sustainable Working Life | Competitive Total Rewards 

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Job Requisition ID:

Essity247915