Venture Manager Digital R&D (m/f/d) (Leverkusen)

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are
colorful. We redefine chemical material solutions with
game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join
us and our 17.200 colleagues and together we will MAKE the world a
brighter place.Venture Manager Digital R&D (m/f/d)YOUR TASKS
AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe CCO (Chief Commercial Officer) Community
has responsibility for innovation management, supply chain
management, and the commercial activities of our business units.
This role has high strategic relevance for Covestro as it defines
how to scale digitalization capabilities in Research and
Development beyond the current business model.In your new role, you
will lead the global portfolio of activities and the project
targeting to scale Covestro capabilities in the area of
digitalization in Research and Development (R&D) beyond the
current companies business scopeYou will analyze relevant chemical
value chains to identify attractive business opportunities for
value creationFurthermore, you will identify internal and external
partners for required experimental validation at the appropriate
scaleDriving commercialization (customer implementation, marketing
strategy) of software solutions and licensing models developed in
the context of Digital R&D will also be your tasksYou will
support the development of the corresponding technical Digital
R&D portfolio by selecting the appropriate levels of multiscale
simulation and machine learningAdditionally, in IP management you
will ensure the freedom-to-operate and our own IP-protection as
well as manage contractsWHO YOU AREYou have a university degree in
chemistry or chemical engineering and a proven track record in
relevant fieldsYou have long-term experience in creating new
business models and marketing concepts is necessary for this
positionYou can actively drive initiatives with functions and/or
business units to further define, structure and support business
opportunities with a strong analytical focus and execution
mindsetYou can review growth opportunities of existing and
potential new businesses and create first analyses and evaluations
around these opportunitiesAdvanced organizational and project
management as well as leadership skills are among your key
competenciesYou are a self-driven personality and with a passion to
deliver resultsStrong networking skills to interact internally with
different functions as well as externally with customers and other
stakeholders are part of your profileFluent German and English
language skills, both written and spoken, round up your profileYOUR
APPLICATIONWe offer a competitive salary in an international
environment as well as excellent opportunities for professional and
personal development. If your background and personal experience
fit this profile, please apply online at www.career.covestro.de ,
submitting a cover letter, your CV and references as well as your
salary expectation. Please also indicate your availability/notice
period.First questions will be answered by Ms. Isabell Ramrath,
phone: +49 214 6009 8246.If your background and personal experience
fit this profile, please apply online by using
the ‚Apply‘ button, this link or
at www.career.covestro.de, submitting a cover letter, your CV
and references as well as your salary expectation. Please also
indicate your availability/notice
period.CountryGermanyLocationLeverkusenReference
CodeJR-2020-00999recruiting@covestro.comCovestro welcomes
applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic
origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age,
disability, appearance or sexual identity. We are committed to
treating all applications fairly and avoiding discrimination.We
want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly
and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy
work-life balance and generous benefitsSpecifically, it means for
us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work,
active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your
salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that’s not
all.Sounds exciting? Find out more about our benefits and further
career information: career.covestro.de