HTS Taste Design Manager
GENEVA, CH, 1202
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Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Role: Permanent
HTS Taste Design Manager
Why does this role exist?
The Reduced Risk Products Category is becoming increasingly important and offers exciting opportunities to innovate and create superior consumer experiences. As Product Design Taste Manager, you will drive multiple product development projects on Heated Tobacco Products specifically and also across Reduced Risk Product categories while contributing to the development of future-ready capabilities and processes. Collaborating across diverse teams and external partners, you will help bring innovative products to market while enhancing consumer relevance and product performance.
What will you actually do?
• Lead product development projects across Heated Tobacco, Nicotine Pouches and emerging product platforms
• Translate consumer, sensory and business insights into product development opportunities
• Collaborate closely with Research & Development (R&D), Scientific Regulatory Affairs (SRA), Brand teams and Project Management Office (PMO) stakeholders
• Drive improvements in product development methodologies, processes and ways of working
• Lead product evaluation activities and provide data-based recommendations for portfolio and product decisions
• Coordinate project plans, timelines, deliverables and stakeholder alignment across multiple initiatives
• Work with external suppliers, agencies and development partners to support innovation objectives
Who are we looking for?
• University degree in Marketing, Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in product development, sensory science, consumer insights, innovation, category management, flavour development or related areas
• Strong knowledge of product development and innovation processes
• Strong analytical mindset with experience interpreting sensory, consumer, market and technical data
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate consumer insights and strategic objectives into actionable product plans, while effectively managing multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic environment
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing and communication skills
• Curiosity, adaptability and eagerness to learn across product categories and technologies
• Professional proficiency in English
Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!
Next Steps:
After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.
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