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Job Title : Senior Business Development Manager Partnerships - Creavis (Innovation Unit)Reporting to : Head of Partnerships - Creavis (Innovation Unit)Entity : Evonik India Private LimitedWork location : ThanePurpose of the Position :The position ensures that -- The New Innovation Growth Areas of Evonik are uniformly supported through fact-based analyses of new or adjacent technologies and markets, as well as independent recommendations derived from them. - Internal stakeholders are supported in the project-related search, identification, and evaluation of suitable external industrial partners. - External technology offerings (e.g., M&A, investment, or technology opportunities, etc.) are analysed in a timely manner and corresponding independent recommendations are provided.Key Responsibilities:- Spearheads project-related technology and market analyses (conducts literature and patent landscape research, draws fact-based conclusions, validates findings with internal/external experts, provides independent recommendations, documents work in the form of detailed technology and market roadmaps). - Generates detailed company profiles of suitable innovation partners and contextualizes them within the strategic framework of the New Innovation Growth Areas. - Identifies and analyses suitable external partners (startups, SMEs, companies) in consultation with Evonik's internal stakeholders. - Documents results (technology/market evaluations and roadmaps, company profiles, meeting minutes, etc.) that are both comprehensive and easy to understand.Education, Certification, and/or relevant experience required- Completed natural science degree (PhD in Chemistry [preferred], Physics, Biology or related) - with honors/distinction. - Minimum 5 years of professional experience, preferably in the field of research & development, innovation, new business development, or patent law. - Proficient in conducting patent and scientific literature searches and analyses.Additional skills and abilities required for this position- First experiences in leading interdisciplinary teams without disciplinary responsibility. - Demonstrated ability to quickly understand complex issues, analyse complex information, draw conclusions, and present findings in a clear and concise manner. - Skilled in creating visually appealing and effective presentations using MS PowerPoint.Technical Knowledge (E.g. specialized knowledge required to perform all the required tasks)- Strong interest in new technologies and markets, as well as their financial and strategic implications. - Strong familiarity with Evonik’s technology platforms and markets.Others (if required by the position)- Ability to communicate fluently and effectively in English, with additional foreign language skills being an advantage.