Job Description

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 14,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group\'s sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that\xe2\x80\x99s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.

JM is increasingly globalising its R&D and Innovation, using a wider range of open innovation and corporate venturing toolsets to tap into ecosystems and drive value for JM. JM has established ecosystems in US (Boston, Houston, NY), UK, an Israel; and is developing positions more globally.

The purpose of this role is to develop and maintain JM\xe2\x80\x99s position in key ecosystems creating future business options for the organisation, and building JM\xe2\x80\x99s capability in Open innovation by partnering with the business units.

Your responsibilities:

• To act as a \xe2\x80\x98Business partner\xe2\x80\x99 for open innovation, providing guidance on tool options, training to business teams and practical support to deploy OI tools and engage / partner with start-ups.
• To act as the key contact for agreed ecosystems, with responsibility for developing engagement plan and executing against plans/KPIs.
• To design and run key ecosystem events to drive awareness, internally and externally
• To be the point of access for agreed ecosystems and market JM, eg Start Ups, SMEs, Academia, Innovation Service Providers
• To own the continual development and deployment of the open innovation strategic tools in JM, including running accelerators, Start-up as a service.
• To increase the understanding and use of Open Innovation Strategic tools across JM, through multiple medium
• To work closely with business teams, as required, within the support framework (eg mentoring on negotiation with start-ups)
• To monitor key KPIs and make recommendations to improve innovation process, procedures and toolsets for increased value

Requirements for the role:

• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline
• Experienced leading and running an incubator / accelerator; either externally or within a corporate setting, including assessing and supporting start-up businesses (3+yrs)
• Experience in building relationships across ecosystem players \xe2\x80\x93 startups, vc funds, incubators, universities
• Experience negotiating terms and collaborations agreements (JDA, commercial, investment)
• Understanding of financing / investment structures across lifecycle of a start-up (from pre-seed to Series D/E+)
• Understanding of sustainable and impact investing, tools to assess impact of scope 1,2,3 emissions.
• Setting up and/or managing a start-up through growth phases
• Experience working with government funding agencies / building relationships within government backed agencies

How you will be rewarded:

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 days annual leave (varies for shift- based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing \xe2\x80\x93 for you and your family.

We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.

We\xe2\x80\x99ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We\xe2\x80\x99ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we\xe2\x80\x99re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you \xe2\x80\x93 a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.

Johnson Matthey is open for discussion on part time, job share and flexible working patterns.

How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.

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