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About the role
- Material Development Director overseeing global material innovation for Essity's Consumer Tissue business. Leading expert teams to develop resources and drive project initiatives across various functions and regions.
Responsibilities
- Secure the right material competence and resources to execute innovation projects and support Business Units in agreed Quality and Cost save projects.
- Lead, develop and optimize the global material development organization, building a clear roadmap, operating model and capability base
- Recommend most suitable and cost-efficient material solutions based on best practices built from monitoring Essity's and competitor's materials as well as material trends in the industry.
- Build and maintain a competitive patent portfolio and design protection for the product area aligned with brand and business strategies
- Initiate and drive material development projects to deliver and strengthen readiness for future innovation projects across R&D and technology platforms
- Build and sustain strong R&D partnerships with suppliers and external stakeholders
Requirements
- A university degree in a relevant field (such as Materials Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar)
- Extensive experience in material science, process or product development (15+ years), including senior leadership roles within materials-driven or FMCG environments
- Strong exposure to hygiene, tissue, nonwoven or textile materials (or adjacent industries with comparable complexity)
- Proven ability to lead global expert teams and develop organizational capability over time
- Experience working end-to-end across R&D, manufacturing, procurement, regulatory, sustainability and commercial interfaces
- Solid understanding of innovation pipelines, IP strategy and supplier-based development models
- A strong digital mindset, with curiosity about data, new tools and evolving ways of working
- Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, balancing long-term direction with near-term delivery
- Fluency in English; French is an advantage but not required
- Willingness to travel internationally (approximately 20%)
Benefits
- Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do.
- Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment.
- At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere.
- Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us
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