Innovation Manager
IndiaFull-timeHybrid8–10 yrsPosted 5 days ago
Senior customer support role at Carl Zeiss India (Bangalore). Needs 8–10 years and an MBA or PhD. Hybrid.
About the role
The Innovation Manager will be responsible for identifying, developing, and translating high-impact deeptech opportunities from IIT Madras and other universities into commercially viable solutions for ZEISS. The role exists to bridge academic research, startups, and ZEISS business units, ensuring the successful incubation and transfer of new technologies.
What you'll do
- Identify and evaluate deeptech opportunities: Scout and assess innovation topics emerging from IIT Madras and partner universities. Evaluate ideas based on desirability
- Build and maintain innovation partnerships: Develop and manage relationships with academic institutions, startups
- Conduct innovation and market research: Lead studies on emerging technologies and market trends. Identify customer needs and define solution concepts with…
- Support technology and business transfer: Facilitate the transition of innovative concepts into ZEISS business operations. Support internal venturing and incubation…
- Screen and evaluate startups: Identify startups relevant to the Innovation Hub’s focus areas. Propose collaboration or investment opportunities aligned with ZEISS…
What you need
- CRM
- Power BI
- Problem solving
- Prototyping