Head of Beyond Technology Field Photonic Integrated Circuits (m/w/x)

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• Responsible for outcomes and reporting to the Innovation Board
  

• Independent and ongoing evaluation of all ongoing Beyond Technology PIC Field activities regarding budget, timing, and impact
  

• Identifying and evaluating new potential business opportunities that lead to proposals for new Beyond Market Fields
  

• Self-sufficient orchestration and coordination of stakeholders within the innovation ecosystem, especially with Senior Expert Team and Leadership Team regarding Beyond Technology Fields
  

• Coordination of multiple strategic projects for identifying and detailing potential Beyond Market Fields
  

• Independent preparation and presentation of decision materials (e.g., presentations) for significant investment and business projects for the Venture Board, Executive Board as well as, if necessary, the Supervisory Board
  

• Supporting and directing the development of a European research cluster in the field of PIC together with German and European authorities, universities, and partners.
  

• Ten or more years of experience in global organizations that emphasize technology or innovation.
  

• In-depth experience in managing innovation teams and overseeing multifaceted projects as a project manager
  

• Existing leadership experience with startups or venture activities
  

• Business-oriented perspective
  

• Outstanding analytical capabilities and creative thought
  

• Understanding of lateral leadership in medium and large project
  

• Strategic and exploratory insights and capabilities
  

• Well-versed in networking and communication
  

• Leadership that is supportive as well as transformative
  

• An in-depth awareness of the essential competencies in the global PIC domain and the capacity to convert those competencies into measures for achieving a market-shaping role.