Cleantech Open Innovation Manager

Job description:

You will be looking for new technologies in the local hi-tech scene, identify and evaluate relevant emerging technologies from external entities (universities, start-ups, and industrial partners), match, introduce and initiate joint-collaboration projects.

Your tasks include:

• Scouting and evaluating innovative technologies developed in Israel, in various fields with the emphasis on Cleantech, Biotech and more.

• Engage with universities and the Israeli high-tech ecosystem to identify early-stage technologies.

• Interact with startups to conduct early evaluations on relevant technologies.

• Preparation of technology and market studies/guidebooks as well as trend analysis reports and distribute within relevant LG companies.

• Technical and commercial negotiations with partners

• Coordinate, follow-up and support on-going projects

These tasks are handled in close collaboration with the relevant teams of LG in Korea.

Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, creative and talented with a university/college degree, ideally with a strong interdisciplinary background.

• Fluent in Hebrew and have excellent written and verbal English skills.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Passion for new technologies as well as technical savvy to evaluate their relevance in a given context.

• Creative and open-minded with the ability to adapt to changing priorities/procedures.

• Knowledge in fields of Cleantech / Materials / Biotech / Energy technologies.

• Must be capable of utilizing excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation, and writing skills to successfully interact with and influence the organization, peers, and senior management.

• Excellent MS Office computer skills and multi-tasking ability.

• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.

Work Location: Yakum Greenwork

Employment Type: Full-time

Please send your application in English to [email protected]

The position is for both men and women