Innovation Services Manager in Redditch

To drive proactively engagement from the Lake Innovation Services team with the Operating Divisions, Suppliers and Customers to submit and develop ideas for business growth and follow innovation best practices.
To be at the forefront of and drive marketing, application and formulation innovation.
To ensure scale up through pilot to commercial volumes.
To support the introduction of innovations in the market.
Types of project will vary depending on division/industry the Innovation Manager is working within.
Qualifications
Holds an advanced understanding of the market and customer needs
Has a practical understanding of the most recent technical methods, formulations/syntheses and analytical techniques
Holds a track record of engaging with customers to develop workable project briefs and converting to successful commercial volumes
Has the ability to move a NPD project to scale for all areas of market application
Has a tangible track record of commercial success for complex NPD projects
Has the regulatory understanding to enable rapid and agile NPD
Has management experience of scientifically trained employees
Ability to present a compelling case to leadership and stakeholders within the company, at customers and suppliers
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