Your role
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Responsible for outcomes and reporting to the Innovation Board
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Independent and ongoing evaluation of all ongoing Beyond Technology PIC Field activities regarding budget, timing, and impact
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Identifying and evaluating new potential business opportunities that lead to proposals for new Beyond Market Fields
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Self-sufficient orchestration and coordination of stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem, especially with Senior Expert Team and Leadership Team regarding Beyond Technology Fields
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Coordination of multiple strategic projects for identifying and detailing potential Beyond Market Fields
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Independent preparation and presentation of decision materials (e.g., presentations) for significant investment and business projects for the Venture Board, Executive Board as well as, if necessary, the Supervisory Board
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Supporting and directing the development of a European research cluster in the field of PIC together with German and European authorities, universities, and partners.
Your Profile
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Ten or more years of experience in global organizations that emphasize technology or innovation.
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In-depth experience in managing innovation teams and overseeing multifaceted projects as a project manager
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Existing leadership experience with startups or venture activities
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Business-oriented perspective
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Outstanding analytical capabilities and creative thought
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Understanding of lateral leadership in medium and large project
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Strategic and exploratory insights and capabilities
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Well-versed in networking and communication
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Leadership that is supportive as well as transformative
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An in-depth awareness of the essential competencies in the global PIC domain and the capacity to convert those competencies into measures for achieving a market-shaping role.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Katharina Dandorfer