Job Description:

1.
Strategic Innovation & Product Roadmap

• Futureproofing: Identify emerging market trends, disruptive technologies, and competitor shifts to steer the long-term innovation strategy.
  
• Portfolio Management: Oversee the lifecycle of new product development from ideation and proof-of-concept to commercial launch.
  
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and Marketing to ensure technical feasibility meets market demand.
  

2.
Business Development & Licensing

• In-Licensing: Identify and acquire external technologies, patents, or products that fill gaps in the current portfolio.
  
• Out-Licensing: Monetize internal IP by identifying external partners and negotiating lucrative licensing agreements.
  
• Strategic Alliances: Build and maintain a network of venture capital partners, universities, startups, and industry peers.
  

3.
Commercial Strategy & Execution

• Market Analysis: Lead rigorous "build vs.
  buy vs.
  partner" analyses for all new opportunities.
  
• P&L Accountability: Manage the innovation budget and ensure that new ventures meet internal ROI and IRR benchmarks.
  
• Deal Negotiation: Act as the lead negotiator for complex term sheets, joint ventures, and M&A opportunities.
  

Requirements:

MBA or advanced technical degree (MS/PhD) preferred.

Extensive experience in innovation, corporate development, and/or strategic R&D.