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 success of our Pharma and Health business. You will strengthen our core business globally and participate in key growth initiatives. A key aspect of the role is Portfolio Management to reinforce profitability across the 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 sales, manufacturing, and operations to develop product definitions responsive to customer needs and market opportunities.
* Generate insights into market needs and customer goals through direct and indirect customer interactions and market research data analysis.
* Work closely with Business Development to drive overall product strategy, R&D requirements, product innovation, development, and positioning for new and emerging products.
* Formulate product development objectives based on Voice of Customer / Market insights.
* Serve as the commercial owner of the Stage Gate process for all product development phases and understand the commercialization strategy for new products.
* Provide product line expertise regarding competitors’ offerings and market share, producing competitive analysis materials.
* Collaborate with regulatory and other departments to understand upcoming changes and translate them into implications for customers, markets, and kp.
* Manage day-to-day product progress, working with Sales to balance revenue and margin objectives while meeting customer satisfaction goals.
* Develop product specifications in conjunction with other Value Stream members to align customer requirements and operations.
* Coordinate promotional activities with Marketing and Communications, including trade shows, symposia, and technical articles.
* Ensure availability of comprehensive technical documentation, including regulatory and sustainability requirements.
Who we are looking for :
You might have a Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) in business, marketing, sciences, or engineering, with two to three years of industry experience; 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 compliance, and sustainability certification in the Pharma & Health space.
* Experience managing technical or innovation projects in manufacturing.
* Proficiency in data analysis with Excel, especially Pivot tables.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work within a cross-functional global team.
* Ability to handle sensitive inquiries or complaints effectively.
* Fluent in English; German reading skills are helpful but not required.
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