Open Innovation Manager

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

• Identify new and emerging technology trends with potential for mass-market consumer adoption and key impact on mobile devices; this in order to source relevant European technology companies & start-ups for potential commercial partnership

• Liaise and network with European technology start-up accelerators, incubators, VCs, government organisations, universities, research institutes and other entities as required that can provide a source for new and emerging technology spinouts and start-ups

• Be the primary liaison between external technology partners and Samsung MX by leading technical and business discussions, facilitating evaluation, and driving PoCs with a goal of commercialisation as well as investment and/or M&A

• Arrange and support meetings in Europe between European technology companies & start-ups and Samsung MX. These can be regular Partner events or ad-hoc meetings in UK, Switzerland or in other European locations

• Attend major technology start-ups events in Europe such as MWC and Viva Technology, as well as CES in the US, in order to source European technology companies & start-ups

• Respond to ad-hoc technology sourcing requests from colleagues in Korea with well curated and appropriate suggestions from Europe

• Write in-depth technology reports about latest new and emerging technology trends of technologies and start-ups in Europe

• Domestic and international travel will be a requirement

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in technology or engineering discipline. Alternatively, a demonstrable track record in a similar technology sourcing or corporate development role (hardware or software).

• Industry knowledge of mobile related technologies such as (but not limited to): AI, camera/optics, sensors, computer vision, audio, battery, display, digital health & fitness, materials, antenna and IoT

• Excellent communication including the ability to evaluate and explain core IP and complex technical information in a clear, concise and easy to understand way to individuals and audiences of varying technical understanding within the organisation

• Ideally have an already established network in the European start-up and innovation industry, especially about the territory in which the role is based

• Ability to deal with ambiguity associated with working in a fast-paced and changing environment

• Exceptional English language skills (both verbally and written)

• Additional language skills are not necessary, but would be beneficial

• Highly proficient user of MS office tools

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