Your role Responsible for outcomes and reporting to the Innovation Board Independent and ongoing evaluation of all ongoing Beyond Technology PIC Field activities regarding budget, timing, and impact Identifying and evaluating new potential business opportunities that lead to proposals for new Beyond Market Fields Self-sufficient orchestration and coordination of stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem, especially with Senior Expert Team and Leadership Team regarding Beyond Technology Fields Coordination of multiple strategic projects for identifying and detailing potential Beyond Market Fields 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 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 Ten or more years of experience in global organizations that emphasize technology or innovation. In-depth experience in managing innovation teams and overseeing multifaceted projects as a project manager Existing leadership experience with startups or venture activities Business-oriented perspective Outstanding analytical capabilities and creative thought Understanding of lateral leadership in medium and large project Strategic and exploratory insights and capabilities Well-versed in networking and communication Leadership that is supportive as well as transformative 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