New Product Introduction Manager: join a fascinating company

§ Lead the launch activities, be responsible for delivering the launch plans and preparing the organization to commercialise our products for the B2B and B2C business.

§ Define detailed launch plans and lead meetings with the cross-functional teams, clients and contract manufacturers. In charge of project tracking, and communications in support of launches.

§ Work with contractors and clients to ensure alignment project timeliness and deliverables.

§ Manage the planning and execution of the launches, including timelines and deliverables.

§ Manage the functions of artworks development and serialization coordination.

§ Ensure identification and escalation of any issues putting the launch at risk ensuring fast resolution.

§ Energize and excite the organization on the importance of launch readiness

§ Define, track, and communicate dashboards and other tracking tools to ensure visibility and focus on performance against launch milestones and goals. Facilitate closed-loop improvement; promote results orientation throughout the organization.

§ Identify and manage risks, including the development of contingency plans, proactive approach to uncertainty.

§ Provide cross functional leadership for launch strategy, including priorities, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

§ Continually raise the bar across the company and implement launch process improvements. Continually seek and act on opportunities to improve cross-functional collaboration and efficiency.

§ Identify & communicate evolving needs from benchmarking and post-mortem activities to ensure continual process improvement.

§ Ensure alignment and continuity between pre-commercial launch activities, commercial launch activities and post-launch activities.

§ Build strong working relationships both internally and with key partners. Represent the company in dialogues with customers and suppliers.

§ Lead and support internal coordination of company departments to solve exceptional situations. Take ownership of issues and follow problems through to resolution. Lead issue resolution in a proactive and positive manner

§ Develop contingency plans necessary to meet changes in the business environment (e.g., regulatory changes, new competitors and interruptions in production/supply).

§ Effectively communicate and create a positive experience with clients, internal stakeholders, external manufacturers and other parties

§ Design and implement new standard operating procedures and working standards. Develop, manage and implement CAPA plans when required.

§ Read, comprehend and when required review and approve legal documents such as supply and logistic agreements.

§ Develop reports and presentations to business partners and stakeholders to support improved decision making.

§ Team development, supervision and motivation. Mentor and develop the supply chain team members and nurture an environment where they can excel through encouragement and empowerment.

§ Define the functions of his/her direct collaborators, be responsible for their performance review and evaluation.