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The Company
kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer, so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life, and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.
At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to driving positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.
The Product Manager Pharma will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the continuous success of our Pharma and Health business. You will strengthen our core business globally and participate in key growth initiatives. A key element of the role is Portfolio Management to reinforce our profitability across the entire product line.
This remote role can be based in one of the European countries where we have a site, e.g., Spain, Italy, or Portugal. Regular business trips for meetings with European teams are expected.
Tasks and requirements :
* Collaborate with various functional areas such as sales, manufacturing, and operations to develop and provide product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
* Generate insights into market needs and customer goals via direct and indirect customer interactions as well as analysis of market research data.
* Work closely with Business Development to drive overall product strategy, research and development requirements, product innovation, development, and positioning for new and emerging products.
* Formulate product development objectives based on Voice of Customer / Market.
* Serve as the commercial owner of the Stage Gate process during all phases of product development. Understand and build commercialization strategies for all new products.
* Provide product line expertise regarding competitors’ offerings and market share, and produce competitive analysis materials comparing products with key competitors.
* Collaborate with regulatory and other key departments to understand upcoming changes in product and regulatory requirements and translate these into implications for customers, markets, and kp.
* Manage the day-to-day progress of products, working with Sales to balance revenue and margin objectives while ensuring customer satisfaction.
* Interface customer requirements with operations through the development of product specifications with other Value Stream members.
* Facilitate promotional activities with Marketing and Communications, including trade shows, technical symposia, association presentations, case histories, technical articles, and communication briefs for new products.
* Ensure the availability of solid technical documentation, including regulatory and sustainability considerations, for commercial teams.
Who we are looking for :
You might be a match with a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S. – in business, marketing, sciences, or engineering) and two to three years’ experience in the industry; an MBA is a plus. We value energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individuals with high ethical standards and a professional image to help grow our business.
More Requirements :
* Experience in Portfolio Management, technical documentation, regulatory needs, and sustainability certification in Pharma & Health sectors.
* Experience managing technical and/or innovation projects in manufacturing.
* Proficiency in analyzing data with Excel, especially Pivot tables.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional global team.
* Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
* Fluent in English; German reading skills are helpful but not required.
Apply Now!
If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high accountability and focus, we would love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.
At kp, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage underrepresented groups to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where employees feel empowered and reflected in the organization, regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or other protected classes.
* Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask for payments, bank details, national IDs, or sensitive personal information during interviews. If unsure about a communication, contact us directly at the provided contact information.
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