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R&D VMS Category Lead 

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Architects the innovation strategy and project teams for China VMS, defining and flowing the right capabilities to deliver the outcomes of the product team - including working closely with the global technical community, external partners, markets and matrixed functions (medical, regulatory, packaging & design)
• Knows the market, category and competitive landscape to deliver advantage
• Ideates around claims, new products and licensable hardware to maintain a sufficient pipeline of innovation that satisfies consumer and customer needs – grounded in medical and consumer insights
• Responsible for developing scientific insight and initiating new innovation projects together with his/her product team, to build and execute a world leading innovation pipeline
• Flows in talent from the global R&D squads, centers of excellence and centers of innovation for advice and support whilst consistently architecting opportunities to embed innovation advantage into the portfolio 
• Effectively leverages CMOs and expert network for external development. Ensures a strong connection with suppliers and universities to identify new technologies aligned with the business needs.
• Leads science story telling and demos for customer engagements and comms
• Builds a community with other VMS iGMs and catalyzes scaling opportunities – from China and for China

WHO YOU ARE

• A proven track-record of delivering consumer-inspired, science-based and new-to-category innovation in the Consumer Health or Consumer Goods Industry from Ideation to launch.
• Passion for Consumer inspired innovation and understanding of market dynamics across EMEA
• Strong scientific and business acumen
• VMS Category experience not necessary, but strong plus.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, including managing conflict, building psychological safety, challenging status quo and willingness to stand up for beliefs.
• Ability to work with and influence all levels in the organization.
• Leadership with Vision, creates a compelling story behind which team members gravitate and feel inspired to follow and deliver
• Outstanding project management and creative problem-solving skills

YOUR APPLICATION

If your background and personal experience fit this profile, please send us your complete application at www.career.bayer.cn If you have any recommendations, please kindly send mail to cnreferral@bayer.com
 

Location:                   

China : ShangHai : ShangHai 

Division:

Consumer Health 

Reference Code:

809707