Global (Senior) Manager Advanced Hair Innovation (d/f/m)

About this Position

Join us to shape the future of hair. In this role you will build and drive a strong, future-proof innovation pipeline, translating emerging opportunities into relevant, scalable products and experiences.

What you´ll do

Imagine the next generation of hair innovations by identifying emerging consumer needs, trends and untapped opportunities

Shape and evolve the long-term innovation strategy across hair color, care and styling products and devices

Drive innovation projects from early ideation through concept, formula and packaging development to consumer validation and prototype handover to markets

Create compelling product concepts with clear insights, benefits and reason-to-believe, and validate them through consumer testing

Steer cross-functional teams and ensure strong alignment across key stakeholders

Partner closely with Global R&D, Global Strategy, Consumer & Market Insights, Test Salon, Supply Chain and Packaging, as well as Brand, Marketing and R&D teams of defined Lead Regions

Present and champion innovation projects with senior stakeholders across Global and Local Marketing and R&D

Facilitate cross-functional creative workshops and foster a culture of innovation across the organization

What makes you a good fit

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Marketing, Innovation Management, Business or a related field

5+ years of experience in Innovation, Global Brand Management or Product Management, ideally within beauty or FMCG

Passion for beauty innovation at the intersection of consumer needs, technology and product development

Experience managing cross-functional projects in an international environment

Strategic, analytical and creative mindset with a proactive, hands-on attitude

Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to inspire and align stakeholders

Fluent in English; German is a plus

Some perks of joining Henkel

Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year

Diverse national and international growth opportunities

Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs

Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks

Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares

Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel

MEGA Preventive Health Insurance

CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance

Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.