Innovation Coordinator R&D

Innovation Coordinator R&D (80-100 %)
We are a family business with a long tradition. As a production and trading company, we offer our customers a wide range of products including plasters, paints, facade systems, drywall elements, doors, and frames. With immediate effect or by arrangement, we are looking for a motivated personality 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, prioritization proposals, and scenarios for the Head of R&D
Creation of project updates, status overviews, and decision documents
Standardized reporting for internal decision-making processes
Follow-up of defined measures and milestones
Project Management Innovation & Development Projects
Coordination of innovation and development projects according to the product development process
Planning, structuring, and follow-up 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 creation 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
Organization and maintenance of inventory and data structures
Participation in budget preparations and scenarios
REQUIREMENTS
Completed technical or scientific education (FH / ETH / University) with a clear connection to the construction industry (e.g., building materials engineering, civil engineering, materials science, process engineering, chemistry with a building materials focus)
Several years of practical experience in the areas of:
Cement, lime, plaster, and mortar systems or comparable mineral building materials
Innovation, product management, development, or project coordination
Sound proficiency with:
Formulations and raw materials in the cement/plaster/mortar environment
Testing 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 way of working
Ability to prepare complex technical content appropriately for the target group
Experience in coordination, documentation, and preparation of decisions
Experience in technical project management of interdisciplinary development projects is an advantage
Strong communication skills, reliable, and organizationally secure
Proficiency in handling data, documentation, and ERP/reporting tools is an advantage
Practical proximity to construction sites, application, or production environments 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 organization of Granol AG.
High level of personal responsibility and cross-departmental cooperation
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 vacation per year, discounted fuel, 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: Please send applications exclusively via the online portal; email applications will not be considered.
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