LG
Business Development Manager - Open Innovations
LG, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
"We connect science to life for a better future."
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
LG Chem is actively searching for a Business Development Manager - Open Innovation
to join our team based in Santa Clara, CA. This is an individual contributor role whose job is mainly to review the potential of various options for
Open Innovation
and foster them by forming ideas to developing it in communication with internal stakeholders at HQ across business divisions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResearch and analyze the industry that are being pursued as LGC's current/future business areas to identify the core technologies that can win the marketExplore and analyze the technology, companies (startups, SME, etc.) in the aspect of commercializationScout the technologies that have a close fit to LGC's strategy especially focusing on North America region for potential collaboration (ex. joint development, JV, etc.)Attend major conferences, exhibitions and form a network with potential collaborators and customersConduct market/technology intelligence and provide the intelligence report that provides the up-to-date trends of the emerging technologiesCommunicate with HQ to suggest/develop potential opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications/What We Need to See
Bachelor's degree required in science, engineering, above master degree preferred3-5 years of experience in Open Innovation, technology scouting, market intelligence, Chemical/Technical productsPreferred Qualifications/What We'd Like to See
Preferably battery material , petrochemical related industries experienceThe Ideal candidate will have:
Strong verbal and written communication skillsSkilled in analyzing and writing reportsSkilled in use of basic office software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world's most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
LG Chem is actively searching for a Business Development Manager - Open Innovation
to join our team based in Santa Clara, CA. This is an individual contributor role whose job is mainly to review the potential of various options for
Open Innovation
and foster them by forming ideas to developing it in communication with internal stakeholders at HQ across business divisions. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSResearch and analyze the industry that are being pursued as LGC's current/future business areas to identify the core technologies that can win the marketExplore and analyze the technology, companies (startups, SME, etc.) in the aspect of commercializationScout the technologies that have a close fit to LGC's strategy especially focusing on North America region for potential collaboration (ex. joint development, JV, etc.)Attend major conferences, exhibitions and form a network with potential collaborators and customersConduct market/technology intelligence and provide the intelligence report that provides the up-to-date trends of the emerging technologiesCommunicate with HQ to suggest/develop potential opportunitiesQUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES: WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications/What We Need to See
Bachelor's degree required in science, engineering, above master degree preferred3-5 years of experience in Open Innovation, technology scouting, market intelligence, Chemical/Technical productsPreferred Qualifications/What We'd Like to See
Preferably battery material , petrochemical related industries experienceThe Ideal candidate will have:
Strong verbal and written communication skillsSkilled in analyzing and writing reportsSkilled in use of basic office software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.