Global (Senior) Manager Advanced Hair Innovation (d/f/m)

Consumer Brands Marketing Germany, Düsseldorf, North Rhine Westphalia Full Time Regular
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About this Position

Join us to shape the future of hair. In this role you will build and drive a strong, future-proof innovation pipeline, translating emerging opportunities into relevant, scalable products and experiences.

What you´ll do

  • Imagine the next generation of hair innovations by identifying emerging consumer needs, trends and untapped opportunities
  • Shape and evolve the long-term innovation strategy across hair color, care and styling products and devices 
  • Drive innovation projects from early ideation through concept, formula and packaging development to consumer validation and prototype handover to markets 
  • Create compelling product concepts with clear insights, benefits and reason-to-believe, and validate them through consumer testing 
  • Steer cross-functional teams and ensure strong alignment across key stakeholders
  • Partner closely with Global R&D, Global Strategy, Consumer & Market Insights, Test Salon, Supply Chain and Packaging, as well as Brand, Marketing and R&D teams of defined Lead Regions 
  • Present and champion innovation projects with senior stakeholders across Global and Local Marketing and R&D
  • Facilitate cross-functional creative workshops and foster a culture of innovation across the organization

What makes you a good fit

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Innovation Management, Business or a related field 
  • 5+ years of experience in Innovation, Global Brand Management or Product Management, ideally within beauty or FMCG 
  • Passion for beauty innovation at the intersection of consumer needs, technology and product development
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects in an international environment
  • Strategic, analytical and creative mindset with a proactive, hands-on attitude
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and align stakeholders
  • Fluent in English; German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

  • Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
  • Diverse national and international growth opportunities
  • Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
  • Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
  • Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
  • Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
  • MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
  • CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
  • Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

JOB ID: 26096074

Job Locations: Germany, North Rhine Westphalia, Düsseldorf

Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com

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How is work at Henkel

Sobre a Henkel

Com base num forte legado de cerca de 150 anos, estamos a liderar o caminho para reimaginar e melhorar a vida todos os dias. Hoje e para as próximas gerações. Através das nossas marcas e tecnologias inovadoras e sustentáveis, e das nossas equipas em todo o mundo. A Henkel ocupa posições de liderança em negócios industriais e de consumo: o nosso portfólio inclui reconhecidos produtos de cuidado capilar, detergentes e amaciadores para roupa, bem como adesivos, selantes e revestimentos funcionais. 

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