Innovation Team Coordinator

On has become the fastest growing running brand in the world, and our team and business are rapidly expanding around the globe. As Innovation Team Coordinator, you will support our global and dynamic Innovation Team in their day-to-day work. This diverse and multifaceted position is for someone who is passionate about supporting our Innovation Team and thrives at being flexible in a very fast-paced environment.

Your Mission

This role will offer you the opportunity to be at the very pulse of On’s growth and gain cross-functional insights into On’s Innovation. Join our team and keep On moving at top speed. – Business planning, prioritization and support: – Organize, and support the preparation and follow up of key innovation meetings, including innovation board meetings, strategy and cultural off-site meetings with the global innovation team and ultimately ensure the timely completion of deliverables – Assist in the prioritization of tasks, meetings, agenda- and travel management and being the “gatekeeper” of what’s valuable time spent and what not – Debrief teams following important meetings and following up on respective actionables – Lead and/or support projects within the Innovation team – Managing external relationships and handling ad-hoc projects – Act as an important link to other functional teams within R&D and On – Enable the team to work efficiently by setting up of frameworks, work processes and platforms – Support the recruiting process in close collaboration with our talent team, including following up on hiring progress for key hires – Internal communication: – Gate-keeping and monitor the flow of communications in and around innovation – Ensuring a culture of transparency and open communication within R&D – Preparing innovation key meetings and team content for town-halls, open mic sessions and written full team communication, in partnership with R&D leadership

Your story

• You bring in 3-5 years experience as executive assistant or in a similar position supporting key leadership members – You have the ability to understand a complex, technical project portfolio connected to a diverse product range, a impactful ESG strategy and international communities – Experience in cross-functional collaboration with a focus on delivering – Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships – You are able to read people, understanding their emotions and intentions in the day-to-day operations of an office – You are very structured, 100% reliable and can treat any information confidentially – You know how to get the information you are missing in order to work – You always keep the overview – the more hectic it gets, the more focused you are – You are a problem solver – You are curious and willingness to learn about product, technology and innovation – You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, any other language skills are a plus

About The Team

On’s Innovation team is responsible for On’s future innovation, out-of-the-box thinking and the outstanding athlete-informed technology that differentiates On footwear from all other footwear products in the market. By joining the On Innovation Team, you will have the opportunity to be part of an agile and interdisciplinary team of experts in the areas of engineering and sports science.

Most lived Spirit in our team

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.