REQUIREMENTS

With this profile, you convince us – you have long-standing experience in R&D or innovation management in an international tech company, a firm grasp of technology challenges and business models in the specialty chemical industry, a good feel for the academic landscape, a strong network into the scientific community and a PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering or an equivalent? Then we would very much like to get to know you. Among your other skills and competencies are:

• Expertise in public funding programs for R&D
• Know-how in intellectual property rights
• Excellent communication capabilities for all internal interfaces inclusive of the ALTANA board
• Intercultural awareness and fluency in English; German advantageous
• Familiarity with the workings of interdisciplinary and international teams, ideally as a forward-thinking team player
• Negotiation and representation proficiency as well as strong networking abilities desired
• Open-mindedness, continuous curiosity and a passion for technology and chemistry preferred
• Willingness to travel (minimum 35%)

ABOUT US

Some 100 people work at ALTANA AG’s headquarters in Wesel. The Strategic Management Holding Company comprises the Executive Board as well as the following departments: Innovation, Finance, Controlling, Legal/Compliance, Corporate Communications, Corporate Development, Internal Audit and Human Resources.
ALTANA AG and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Exciting opportunities await you – as our Head of Science and Technology Relations, you will identify and develop academic research partners, lead the ALTANA Institute, secure public funding for R&D and represent ALTANA in consortia. Your other tasks include:

• Organizing and facilitating the ALTANA Summer School
• Scouting for disruptive technologies
• Developing competencies and knowledge for technology platforms and search fields
• Coordinating Open Innovation initiatives

As a first step, please apply briefly and concisely with your CV via our job portal www.altana.jobs. We look forward to meeting you!