Market Analyst

About the position

We're seeking an Innovation Market Analyst to join our Front End Innovation team in Global R D based in North America (Mentor, OH) in full time capacity. This position is hybrid, with remote work and some in-person meetings. In this role, you will assist global teams in validating their early-stage ideas (including market opportunity analysis, the formulation of a value proposition / hypothesis, and customer discovery / voice of customer to identify insights) in the following materials-related areas: Labels, Packaging, Graphics, Performance or Multi-Functional Materials, Digital Identification Solutions, that can be found in Energy Storage, Connected CPG, Sustainable Packaging or High Performance Products.

Responsibilities

• Conduct primary and secondary market research, with a focus on delivering useful insights, map out value chains, and ultimately develop business cases and assess and validate the commercial potential of novel technologies.
• Collaborate with and support various teams in evaluating the potential of their market-driven innovation ideas by helping gather information (internal/external) and conduct assessments that inform all aspects of commercial potential and viability.
• Scout for and build partnerships with external collaborators to help expand our business into adjacent markets.
• Validate the existence of problems to be solved, and AD's ability to compete in this market ('Right to Win').
• Execute value chain, ecosystem, context, and trend analysis, translating insights into quantitative forecasts and actionable recommendations to ensure future of the technology based business success.
• Participate in the development of strategic and technology roadmaps.
• Connect with internal marketing and technical teams to have a broader understanding of AD's inherent and nascent technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, business, or related field.
• MBA or Masters in Engineering Management preferred.
• 5 years of experience in market analysis within the manufacturing industry.
• Experience working with R D groups on market driven innovation strongly preferred.
• Well developed interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to connect with external stakeholders remotely to gather critical information.
• Experience working in a matrix organization, cross functionally with marketing, R D, technical services, Ops, etc.

Nice-to-haves

• Open minded, creative, independent, and team player.
• Broad viewpoint of business and technology evolution.
• Passion and curiosity for technology development.
• Demonstrated interest in startup or big corporation innovation (business, technology analysis, or similar).
• Demonstrated experience in building partnerships.
• Demonstrated teamwork, and leadership skills in order to succeed across many diverse functional disciplines and regional cultures.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401K eligibility.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate.
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays.