Innovation Coordinator R&D (80-100 %)

About the job

We are a Swiss family business with a long-standing tradition. As a manufacturing and trading company, we offer our customers a wide range of products including plasters, paints, facade systems, drywall elements, doors, and frames. We are looking for a motivated individual to join us immediately or by arrangement as

Innovation Coordinator R&D (80-100 %)

MAIN TASKS

Innovation & Development Support

• Maintenance, further development, and administration of the innovation pipeline
• Structuring and documentation of innovation and development topics
• Conducting technology, trend, and benchmark-related analyses as a basis for innovation projects.
• Coordination of contacts with professional associations, institutes, and external partners
• Preparation of decision-making bases, prioritisation proposals, and scenarios for the Head of R&D
• Creation of project updates, status overviews, and decision documents
• Standardised reporting for internal decision-making processes

• Follow-up of defined measures and milestones

   

Project Management of Innovation & Development Projects

• Coordination of innovation and development projects according to the product development process 
• Planning, structuring, and tracking of work packages, milestones, and responsibilities 
• Ensuring the complete processing of all open points according to the product development process 

• Creation of project status reports and decision-making bases

   

Data & Documentation Management

• Maintenance, structuring, and preparation of technical project, formulation, and test data
• Support in the preparation of decision-making bases and status overviews

• Ensuring traceable documentation within ongoing innovation and development projects

   

Product & Process Support

• Coordination and documentation of product registrations
• Ensuring compliance with internal guidelines and processes
• Preparation of certification documents
• Organisation and maintenance of inventory and data structures
• Assistance with budget preparations and scenarios

REQUIREMENTS

• Completed technical or scientific education (FH / ETH / University) with a clear reference to the construction industry (e.g. construction materials engineering, civil engineering, materials science, process engineering, chemistry with a focus on construction materials)
• Several years of practical experience in the field:
  • Cement, lime, plaster and mortar systems or comparable mineral building materials
  • Innovation, product management, development or project coordination
• Solid experience with:
  • Formulations and raw materials in the cement/plaster/mortar environment
  • Experimental and development work
  • Interfaces to application technology, production, and quality
• Understanding of mineral building material systems and their practical application
• Very structured, analytical, and independent working style
• Ability to prepare complex technical content appropriately for the target audience
• Experience in coordination, documentation, and decision preparation
• Experience in technical project management of interdisciplinary development projects is an advantage
• Strong communication skills, reliable and confident in organisation
• Confident handling of data, documentation, and ERP/reporting tools is an advantage
• Practical experience in construction site, application, or production environment is an advantage

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• Important coordination and support function within R&D
• Opportunity to actively shape R&D-driven innovation and development projects and to help develop the future innovation organisation of Granol AG.
• High level of personal responsibility and cross-departmental collaboration
• Long-term perspective in a stable industrial environment

WORKING AT GRANOL AG

Look forward to a central workplace with free parking, working hours for an optimal work-life balance, at least 5 weeks of holiday per year, discounted fuel purchase, and an attractive pension scheme with options.

Does this sound like you? Then we look forward to meeting you! Apply now via the "Apply" button.

Note: Applications only via the online portal; email applications will not be considered.

If you have any questions, Carmen Wyrsch (HR Administrator) will be happy to assist you: 041 926 96 29 / personal@granol.ch