Innovation Footwear Development Lead

Vor 3 Tagen


Zürich, Zürich, Schweiz On Corporation Vollzeit
Innovation Footwear Development Lead (Senior)

At On, we don't just follow trends—we create them. Our relentless pursuit of groundbreaking innovation, fueled by bold thinking and deep technical expertise, redefines what's possible in performance footwear. If you are passionate about shaping the future, pushing boundaries, and delivering meaningful advancements that elevate human performance, this is your opportunity to lead the charge.

Your Mission

  1. Challenge the Status Quo: Rethink the way footwear is designed, built, and experienced. Push past traditional limitations to unlock truly disruptive solutions.
  2. Lead Meaningful Innovation: Develop and implement transformative technologies that enhance performance, comfort, and sustainability in footwear. Scout and integrate new capabilities, materials, and methodologies that redefine the industry's approach to product development.
  3. Strengthen Collaboration Across Innovation, Sourcing & Zurich: Work in tight partnership with our innovation teams in Zurich, ensuring seamless alignment on project objectives, priorities, and execution strategies. Enhance communication and problem-solving efforts between Vietnam-based innovation teams, Zurich Lab, and our sourcing team. Ensure that innovation decisions are aligned with sourcing capabilities and supply chain realities to accelerate commercialization and minimize friction. Foster a collaborative environment where cross-functional teams, including sourcing, development, and production partners, work together to overcome challenges and bring cutting-edge products to life. Build a structured communication framework to improve transparency, streamline decision-making, and strengthen end-to-end execution from concept to market.
  4. Master the Art of Execution: Oversee the active innovation portfolio - from ideation through development to commercialization. Own the strategy, milestones, and key deliverables for all major innovation developments in Vietnam. Ensure that innovation efforts in Vietnam complement and enhance the initiatives driven from Zurich while maintaining seamless integration with sourcing and manufacturing.
  5. Inspire & Elevate a High-Performing Team: Mentor and develop a team of innovators, empowering them to think boldly and execute with precision. Cultivate a culture of curiosity, experimentation, and continuous learning.
  6. Embed Sustainability into Everything: Innovation isn't just about performance - it's about responsibility. Lead initiatives that marry cutting-edge technology with sustainable practices, ensuring a positive impact on both athletes and the planet.

Your Story

  1. A Visionary Mindset: You see opportunities where others see limitations.
  2. Deep Industry Expertise: 10+ years in sports footwear, R&D, or a closely related field.
  3. Technical Mastery: A background in engineering, material science, or product development.
  4. Global Perspective: Comfortable working across borders, time zones, and disciplines.
  5. Entrepreneurial Spirit: The confidence to make bold decisions and the agility to navigate uncertainty.
  6. Leadership Excellence: A proven track record of building and inspiring teams to deliver breakthrough results.
  7. Influential Communication: The ability to translate complex innovations into compelling narratives that resonate across cultures and functions.
  8. Cross-Border Collaboration Experience: Proven ability to work across regions, navigate different work cultures, and align global teams on shared goals.
  9. Strategic Partnership with Sourcing & Supply Chain: Understanding of how innovation, sourcing, and manufacturing must work together for successful commercialization.

Successful creation is all about thinking differently. We celebrate crazy ideas and face challenges head-on to shape better, more innovative products and inspire a better brand.

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