Description

You lead the development of advanced adhesive technologies, with a focus on reversible bonding solutions. Your role includes evaluating new technologies, conducting market research, and building partnerships to drive innovation and commercialization.

Requirements

• •PhD in Polymer Engineering or related field
• •MBA would be desirable
• •Extensive experience in open innovation
• •Experience in technology scouting
• •Building partnerships with research institutes
• •Proven track record in early-stage technologies
• •Deep understanding of polymer physics
• •Strong technical understanding for communication
• •Excellent networking and communication skills
• •Fluent in English

Tasks

• •Lead the Bonding & Debonding on Demand cluster.
• •Focus on advanced adhesive technologies.
• •Develop reversible bonding solutions using dynamic polymers.
• •Identify and evaluate early-stage technologies.
• •Conduct market research and trend analysis.
• •Assess commercial potential through competitive intelligence.
• •Develop proof-of-concept business cases.
• •Validate assumptions through rapid experimentation.
• •Build relationships within the global innovation ecosystem.
• •Conduct technology landscaping to identify opportunities.
• •Initiate partnerships and feasibility assessments.
• •Oversee co-development of minimum viable products.
• •Integrate feedback from R&D and external partners.
• •Prioritize early-stage projects based on readiness.
• •Define business models and commercialization pathways.
• •Secure collaborations with technology providers.
• •Drive scaling and integration of validated technologies.
• •Establish a robust external innovation pipeline.
• •Secure investments to accelerate commercialization.
• •Mentor team members and foster open innovation.