As a Regional Product Manager Europe in our Taste & Wellbeing division you will lead the development and commercialization of new technologies and technical programs following the segment strategy. You will become the expert of the Flavour & Taste product portfolio.You will be based in Kemptthal (Switzerland) or Naarden (Netherlands) and reporting directly to the Product and Portfolio Director Europe.In this exciting role you will:Manage part of the product and technology portfolioManage assigned regional product portfolio to ensure it is relevant, profitable and aligned with our strategyBecome the regional subject matter expert for assigned products and technologiesManage the existing product portfolio, identify non-performing products and recommend deletionHelp deliver Sales and Gross Margin targets, working with pricing team to define price levelsDefine Innovation needs and manage the innovation pipelineManage the complete innovation pipeline for a product segment, leading complex innovation projects with several stakeholders in the European regionIdentify business development opportunities and define innovation needs and gaps for the regionGather and provide business justification and local market requirements for the identified innovation projects in collaboration with the Science & Technology department, Flavour Creation, Product Development and Marketing ManagersWork with S+T, Operations, Regulatory and Supply Chain to resolve issues affecting product cost and supplyGuide commercialization of innovationBuild commercialization plan with the Marketing Director and the Marketing Manager and develop customer relevant value propositions for the product portfolioEngage with local stakeholders (Marketing, Flavour Creation & Application and Sales) to lead product launch in the region and identify customer opportunitiesSupport the technical group in preparation of the launch of new products and technologies by development of proper training material and direct supportYour professional profile includes:University level technical background followed by Marketing exposureAt least 5 years of experience in managing product platforms in food ingredients or flavour industryTechnical or B2B Marketing experience in an international environmentUnderstanding of marketing strategy and principles including commercialization of new productsExperience crystallizing clear messages from complex sources and dataEnthusiastic about analytics and numbersExpert in project management and presenting in front of partners at multiple levelsBusiness Fluent in English oral and written (other languages advantageous)Used to collaborate with people from technical and innovation related backgroundsUsed to work with different cultures and by distanceOpen to travel throughout the region (30% of time)Your benefits:Excellent opportunities for progressive learning and development1 remote working day per weekFavorable pension fund contributionsSubsidized meals in the Staff restaurantWorldwide private accident insurance#LI-Onsite