Head of Innovation Ceramics Germany (m/f/d)

Location Kleinostheim
Permanent
Full Time

Solutions from the Heraeus Group provide faster internet, rid water of germs, and keep hearts beating in time. As a broadly diversified and globally leading family-owned technology company, we combine materials expertise and technological leadership to create the most diverse products, all with one thing in common: World-class quality.

About Heraeus Conamic

We are one of the leading materials specialists for the production and processing of high-purity quartz glass and other high-grade materials such as ceramics and novel composites. Our innovative products enable the pro­duction of state-of-the-art semi­conductor chips or medical lasers for minimally invasive surgical proce­dures through flexible optical fibers. As a global player with over 1,400 employees, we have sites in the USA, UK, Germany, China, and Korea. Our ambition is to become a leader on the topic of sustain­ability in our energy-intensive industry.

• You will be responsible for Heraeus Conamic`s inno­vation activities in the field of ceramics and novel composites.
• This covers the cutting-edge develop­ment of new Materials and products in the business line Semi­conductor. 
• You lead, motivate, develop, and challenge the R&D team to achieve tech­nical and strategic goals.
• You foster a data-driven mind­set to guide decision-making and project prioriti­zation.
• You monitor the effective­ness of R&D activities and contribute actively to strategic planning and project portfolio manage­ment.
• You communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and stake­holders to ensure alignment and support for R&D initiatives.
• In this role, you will join our Global Inno­vation Team and report to the Global Head of Innovation.

• Successfully completed advanced degree in materials science, ceramic engineering, physics, or chemistry (PhD strongly preferred)
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a leading position in innovation with line manage­ment and budget respon­sibility
• Good knowledge of process tech­nology and properties of ceramic material
• Strong communication skills in English & German with the ability to interact at all levels of functions in the organization
• Experience in setting strategic direction and driving project pipe­lines
• Ability to mentor and develop team members to reach their full potential
• High degree of entrepreneurial thinking and acting, mental agility and willing­ness to travel

• Making things happen — exciting tasks that impact the entire organization 
• Shaping the future — solving the critical issues of tomorrow 
• Open space — come up with fresh ideas, take owner­ship and grow with the scope of your work 
• Attractive compensation — in addition to the good remuneration package, there are rich social benefits of a responsible family business 
• And much more — mobile working, open-space office, 30 days vacation 

We look forward to receiving your documents by reference code 56518 via our online application portal.

Any further questions?

Our Recruiting Team, Heraeus Conamic, is happy to assist you by email: recruiting.hqs@heraeus.com. Or visit us at https://www.heraeus.com/careers.