Be a part of a revolutionary change!

 

At Philip Morris International (PMI), we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke-free future.

 

With huge change, comes huge opportunity. So, if you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom to dream up and deliver better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions. Our success depends on people who are committed to our purpose and have an appetite for progress.

 

The Senior Manager/Director of Technology Incubation & Acceleration will play a pivotal role in driving innovation and technological advancement as part of our OneUS Innovation & Corporate Development team. This position will focus on enabling external innovation and partnering effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to successfully translate new technologies into products that solve unmet consumer needs. The ideal candidate will possess a tech-savvy entrepreneurial mindset, capable of advancing innovation opportunities using strategic vision, technical acumen and collaborative prowess.

 

 

Your ‘day to day’:

 

• Innovation Strategy Development: Develop and implement a technology incubation and acceleration roadmap for innovation platform(s), with a strong focus on addressing unmet consumer needs.

 

• Technology Identification and Evaluation: Lead efforts to identify, evaluate, and prioritize emerging technologies that have the potential to drive growth and competitive advantage for the company.

 

• External Partnership Management: Identify, establish, and nurture strategic partnerships with external innovators, startups, academic institutions, and technology hubs to source and integrate cutting-edge technologies.

 

• Incubation and Acceleration Programs: Manage incubation and acceleration programs that support the development and commercialization of new technologies, ensuring seamless integration into the company's operations.

 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Consumer Insights, Marketing, Regulatory, Supply Chain, and Finance, to ensure successful technology adoption and implementation into the product portfolio.

 

• Resource Allocation: Oversee the allocation of resources, including budget, personnel, and facilities, to support technology incubation and acceleration initiatives.

 

• Thought Leadership: Serve as a thought leader and advocate for technological innovation within the company, representing the organization at conferences, forums, and events.

 

Who we’re looking for:

 

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Technology, Life Sciences, or a related discipline. Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) preferred.

 

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in technology development, innovation management, or a related field, with a proven track record of successful technology incubation and acceleration.

 

• Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of emerging technologies and their applications in the FMCG or healthcare sector.

 

• Partnership Skills: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships with external stakeholders, including startups, research institutions, and technology providers.

 

• Leadership: Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed organization.

 

• Communication: Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

 

• Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation and achieving business objectives.

 

Key Competencies:

 

• Innovative Mindset: A creative and forward-thinking approach to identifying and leveraging new technologies.

 

• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to define and achieve common goals.

 

• Adaptability: Flexibility to navigate and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly matrixed environment.

 

• Results-Oriented: A strong focus on delivering results and achieving measurable outcomes.

 

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate teams to embrace innovation and drive technological advancements.

 

Annual Base Salary Range: $181,500-$242,000

 

What we offer  

 

We offer a competitive base salary, annual bonus (applicable based on level of position), great medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with a generous company match, incredible wellness benefits, commuter benefits, pet insurance, generous PTO, and much more!  We have implemented Smart Work, a hybrid model of working that promotes flexibility in the workplace. Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture where everyone’s contribution is respected; Collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business – our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.Take pride in delivering our promise to society: To improve the lives of millions of smokers.

 

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

PMI is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., and its U.S. affiliates have more than 2,300 employees.  

 

PMI has been an entirely separate company from Altria and Philip Morris USA since 2008. PMI’s affiliates first entered the U.S. market following the company’s acquisition of Swedish Match in late 2022. Philip Morris International and its U.S. affiliates are working to deliver a smoke-free future. Since 2008, PMI has invested $12.5 billion globally to develop, scientifically substantiate and commercialize innovative smoke-free products for adults who would otherwise continue to smoke with the goal of transitioning legal-age consumers who smoke to better alternatives. In 2022, PMI acquired Swedish Match – a leader in oral nicotine delivery – creating a global smoke-free champion led by the IQOS and ZYN brands. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has authorized versions of PMI’s IQOS electronically heated tobacco devices and Swedish Match’s General snus as Modified Risk Tobacco Products and renewal applications for these products are presently pending before the FDA. For more information, please visit www.pmi.com/us and www.pmiscience.com.