Overview
Regulatory Affairs & Sustainability Manager at Henkel — Dubai, AE. About this Position The position plays a key role in shaping and driving the R D and innovation strategy, with a strong focus on developing sustainable, high-performing, and cost-effective product solutions. The role is responsible for translating consumer and market needs into innovative concepts, identifying new technologies and external innovation opportunities, and ensuring the successful transfer of technical solutions into manufacturing.
Full job description
About this Position The position plays a key role in shaping and driving the R D and innovation strategy, with a strong focus on developing sustainable, high-performing, and cost-effective product solutions. The role is responsible for translating consumer and market needs into innovative concepts, identifying new technologies and external innovation opportunities, and ensuring the successful transfer of technical solutions into manufacturing. What you´ll do Define and drive a sustainable global product and innovation strategy focused on continuous innovation, performance, quality, and cost optimization. Lead key R D and innovation projects, translating consumer and market needs into innovative, marketable, and technically feasible product concepts. Identify and leverage new technologies and open innovation opportunities through scientific research, patents, market intelligence, suppliers, startups, and external innovation partners. Drive the patent and intellectual property strategy, ensuring freedom to operate while developing and protecting strong proprietary technologies and licensable patents. Lead the transfer of technical know-how, technologies, and product specifications to regional teams and manufacturing units, ensuring successful scale-up and implementation. Collaborate closely with IMU, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Legal, Market Research, Manufacturing, and global and regional R D teams to deliver business and innovation objectives. Drive continuous improvement through Cost-Chase and Design-to-Value initiatives while representing the organization at scientific congresses, industry committees, and relevant external forums. Lead, train, and develop the department while managing budgets and ensuring all activities comply with company guidelines, quality systems, safety standards, and legal requirements.
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