What you´ll do
* Bring external startup innovation to Henkel Adhesive Technology to solve our customers’ toughest problems and complement our world class innovation capabilities
* Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units (SBU) to define search fields and specific problem areas for scouting according to business & innovation strategy
* Screen deal flow from wide variety of sources to identify relevant startup longlists for prioritized search fields; identify new sources of deal flow
* Evaluate startups according to pre-defined criteria (contribute to enhancement of criteria through thought leadership)
* Discuss startups with the relevant business stakeholders and initiate next steps with an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude
* Represent Henkel Adhesive Technologies and our Startup Scouting activities at various external events and shape our presence and collaboration options creatively as an entrepreneur
* Contribute to the strategic development of our Startup Scouting team, activities and capabilities
What makes you a good fit
* Senior academic degree (Master or PhD) in science (preferably polymer chemistry or material science) and 10+ years work experience
* Strong technical know-how in relevant applications and industries
* Strong track record and savviness in disruptive innovation/ business building with startups and startup scouting (incl. relevant tools, processes and methodologies)
* Pro-active working mode and entrepreneurial spirit with excellent stakeholder management skills
* Fluent English skills
This position is also possible in part-time (50%).
Some perks of joining Henkel
* Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
* 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.