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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Sr. Manager Start-up Scouting
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Sr. Manager Start-up Scouting
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About this position
What you´ll do
- Bring external startup innovation to Henkel Adhesive Technology to solve our customers’ toughest problems and complement our world class innovation capabilities.
- Collaborate closely with Strategic Business Units (SBU) to define search fields and specific problem areas for scouting according to business & innovation strategy.
- Screen deal flow from wide variety of sources to identify relevant startup longlists for prioritized search fields; identify new sources of deal flow.
- Evaluate startups according to pre-defined criteria (contribute to enhancement of criteria through thought leadership).
- Discuss startups with the relevant business stakeholders and initiate next steps with an entrepreneurial mindset and can-do attitude.
- Represent Henkel Adhesive Technologies and our Startup Scouting activities at various external events and shape our presence and collaboration options creatively as an entrepreneur.
- Contribute to the strategic development of our Startup Scouting team, activities and capabilities.
What makes you a good fit
- Senior academic degree (Master or PhD) in science (preferably polymer chemistry or material science) and ~10 years work experience.
- Fluent in Mandarin and English (oral and written).
- Strong technical know-how in Henkel Adhesive Technologies relevant applications and industries.
- Strong strategic skills and excellent business acumen.
- Pro-active working mode and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Superb communication skills (written and oral) and excellent stakeholder management with startups.
- Ideally, previous experience with startups, startup scouting (incl. relevant tools, processes and methodologies).
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Comprehensive Group Insurance Scheme
- Annual Physical Examination
- Flexible Benefits cover for dependents
- Company Products Discount
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.
JOB ID: 24073932
Job Locations: China, Shanghai, Shanghai
Contact information for application-related questions: Henkel.GCN.Recruitment@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.