(Senior) Startup Innovation Manager (d/f/m) - #2141372

What You'll Do

• Guide our Strategic Business Units and Functions in how to create value from startup innovation
• Define search fields and specific problem statements with Business/Functions
• Scout for startups from wide variety of sources to identify relevant startup longlists and assess to shortlist
• Collaborate with business and functional partners to test, pilot and ultimately adopt startup innovation
• Generate relevant strategic foresight from startups/VC ecosystem, etc. and share with senior business stakeholders
• Represent Henkel Adhesive Technologies and our Startup Innovation activities at various external events and shape our presence and image in the startup ecosystem
• Contribute to the strategic development of our Startup Innovation team, activities and capabilities
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Senior academic degree (Master or PhD) in computer science, chemistry, industrial engineering, materials science
• 8+ years work experience
• Strong AI/ML and data literacy with a focus on adhesives and chemical applications
• Experience in applying data science to chemical research. Proficiency in advanced prompt engineering is desired
• Past experience in industrial automation is a plus
• Ideally, track record with startup innovation (e.g. own startups, scouting tools, network, startup/corporate partnerships, venture capital, venture clienting)
• Strong strategic and project management skills, pro-active working mode and entrepreneurial spirit
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.