Hünenberg
Manager Product Development & Technology (m/f/d)
- 15 September 2026
- 100%
- Permanent position
- Hünenberg
Job summary
Join our independent service company in Switzerland and Germany, supporting the paper and process industry. This is a great opportunity to grow in a dynamic work environment with attractive benefits.
Tasks
- Lead and strategically plan the Product Development and Technology department.
- Develop and implement innovative strategies for new products.
- Coordinate product development projects with internal and external partners.
Skills
- Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering; PhD preferred.
- Extensive knowledge in chemical technology for paper production.
- Fluent in German and English, strong analytical and innovative skills.
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About the job
We are an independent and autonomous service company based in Switzerland and Germany. We support the paper and process industry in Central and Western Europe with chemical, biological, and physical products. Our customers appreciate our innovative problem solutions, forward-looking proprietary formulations, and the associated intensive application consulting and service – always focused on increasing productivity.
In view of the upcoming retirement of our Head of R&D, we are strengthening our organisation:
We are looking for, starting January 2027 or by arrangement:
Manager Product Development & Technology (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- After familiarisation: Management and strategic planning of the "Product Development and Technology" department
- Development and implementation of innovation strategies to create new products and technologies
- Further development/new development of products/formulations
- Coordination and supervision of product development projects in close cooperation with internal departments and external partners (including suppliers)
- Market analyses and trend scouting to identify future developments and technologies
- Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulatory demands (BPR, REACH regulations, etc.)
- Support for patent applications and intellectual property
- Responsibility for quality management and safety
- Support for the sales team (including on-site at the customer) with technical questions and product issues
- Budget responsibility and resource management for the projects of the "Product Development and Technology" department
- Responsible for the execution of the regulatory strategy of our products.
Your profile
- Completed studies in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related field; ideally a doctorate
- Several years of professional experience in a leadership position in product development and technology
- In-depth expertise and experience in the chemical industry, especially in the chemical technology of paper manufacturing
- Experience in project management and leading interdisciplinary teams
- Good knowledge of "Regulatory Affairs" (BPR, REACH, etc.) and quality management
- High analytical skills, innovative strength, and entrepreneurial thinking
- Fluent German and English skills, both spoken and written
- Experience in dealing with and collaborating with a “dispersed Sales Force” of an industrial service provider.
- Strong service mindset and experience with service chemicals
We offer
- A responsible and challenging role in a growing company
- A dynamic and committed team with flat hierarchies
- Lots of personal responsibility and scope for action
- An attractive salary package
- The workplace is located in Hünenberg - ZG (Switzerland) after thorough familiarisation, with the possibility to work from home in Germany or Austria
If you see yourself in this position and want to be part of our success, please apply today:
Servophil AG│Dave Steiner│Bösch 73│CH-6331 Hünenberg│mailto:dave.steiner@servophil.ch
