Chief Innovation Officer

12 hours ago


Suzhou, Jiangsu, China SCHOTT Full time
About Us

We are SCHOTT, a leading international technology group in the areas of specialty glass and materials as well as advanced optics.

Our company is characterized by its ability to continuously adapt to changing market requirements and to innovate.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced professional to fill the position of Chief Innovation Officer - Emerging Markets.

The successful candidate will lead our efforts to identify, investigate, develop, and test new high-impact business opportunities in emerging fields adjacent to our current platform technologies.

This role involves collaborating with cross-functional global teams, planning and managing resources to test concept-to-launch new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have strong innovative thinking capabilities, real-world intelligence, and the ability to combine existing concepts with the unknown.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Resolve ambiguity of new technology by embedding yourself within new markets analyzing technology trends and making recommendations on which trends to act upon
  • Identify and investigate new business opportunities in emerging fields that are adjacent to current SCHOTT platform technologies
  • Network among the most innovative partners in high-potential business fields to influence and educate external gatekeepers and decision-makers about our capabilities and advancements
  • Lead cross-functional global teams, plan and manage resources to test (concept to launch) new, high-impact business opportunities
  • Communicate effectively and regularly through compelling business proposals to internal decision-makers
  • Contribute to the IP strategy and the development of IP
  • Maintain a thorough understanding of traditional competitors, non-traditional market threats, and emerging start-ups to enable a winning position for SCHOTT
  • Collaborate and cooperate with existing business architectures or lead the establishment of new business architectures to capture and realize high-impact business opportunities
  • Develop the initial customer portfolio, business plan, and product launch strategy
  • Follows strictly company policy including EHS, equipment maintenance, lab 5S, and compliance and takes personal responsibility based on the department guideline
Required Skills and Qualifications

We are seeking an exceptional individual with:

  • Master's degree or above in Engineering, Material Science, or Natural Science with additional economic training/experience; > 10 years working experience at the edge of technology and business;
  • Strong passion for the intersection of technology, product development, strategy, and business, and understanding of technologies and various applications of products in different market segments;
  • Strong capability of innovative thinking, and real-world intelligence that combines existing concepts with the unknown;
  • Demonstrated cross-functional and cross-regional leadership skills, and be able to develop and leverage networks;
  • Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills
  • Problem-solving capability in a dynamic environment
  • Fluent in English and Chinese, with both written and oral communication skills.
Benefits

SCHOTT offers a competitive salary package including a base salary of $120,000 per year, bonuses, and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. We also offer flexible working hours, hybrid work arrangements, and opportunities for career growth and professional development.

In addition, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.



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