CPI helps make great ideas and inventions a reality. We’re a team of intelligent people using advances in science and technology to solve the biggest global challenges in healthcare and sustainability.
Through our incredible people and innovation infrastructure, we collaborate with our partners in industry, academia, government, and the investment community to accelerate the development and commercialisation of innovative products.
From health technologies and pharmaceuticals to sustainable food and materials innovations, we turn the entrepreneurial spirit and radical thinking of our people and partners into incredible impact that makes our world a better place.
CPI has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Market Strategy Manager to join its established Market Strategy Team. Reporting to the Director of Market Strategy, the role-holder will be developing deep market understanding, segmentation, positioning and targeting to inform strategy across CPI’s Sustainable Chemicals and Materials markets.
The role-holder will lead strategy development for markets spanning sustainable chemicals, advanced and functional materials, circular economy solutions, and low carbon manufacturing, undertaking options analysis and providing evidence-based recommendations to support client engagement, strategic prioritisation and income generation activities.
The focus of the role will be on sustainable materials and chemical markets, including areas such as novel materials, biobased and low carbon chemicals, sustainable processing technologies and future manufacturing models. The role-holder will be expected to develop coherent market strategies that align with CPI’s capabilities and strategic ambitions, while remaining responsive to emerging opportunities across the wider portfolio as required.
The role is fully focused on Market Strategy activities, working closely and supporting technical, commercial and leadership teams to shape propositions, guide investment decisions and support the growth of CPI’s sustainable chemicals and materials activities. It will require strong interpersonal skills.
An example of a thought document the team have delivered is shared here: www.uk-cpi.com/HTRIP
Must be educated to HNC, Foundation Degree or Degree level (or equivalent) in a Scientific/Engineering or Business Related (such as Marketing, Economics) discipline plus relevant / significant / relevant industrial experience and;
Be able to credibly engage with internal and external stakeholders across the Biomanufacturing and Engineering biology space in the UK and overseas. These engagements need to be up to C level.
Be able to demonstrate analytical skills in a diverse markets/sectors across public and private sectors.
It would be great if you also had:
Prior experience of assimilating complex data and synthesising into clear, unambiguous business proposals for decision making.
Relevant experience of operating within an innovation, research and development environment.
Experience of working with and/or supporting a Strategic Opportunities team or Strategic Marketing/Market Strategy team.
Market knowledge of the materials and chemicals market.
At CPI, we offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, this includes:
Up to 36 days holiday, including bank holidays – Plus a holiday purchasing scheme
Generous pension scheme
Life assurance and accident insurance schemes
Flexible working
Learning and Development Opportunities
Free parking
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