Job Description
Willkommen bei ZEISS – einem Unternehmen, das Innovation und Verantwortung vereint! Unsere Corporate Bereiche sind vielfältig und tragen entscheidend zur strategischen Ausrichtung und zum nachhaltigen Erfolg der ZEISS Gruppe bei.
- Serve as the central contact point for sustainable materials within ZEISS, driving synergies across business units.
- Build competency in the field by actively screening for new opportunities that align with realistic time-to-market scenarios and market needs.
- Emphasize compliance with safety regulations, functional substitution, reducing hazardous chemicals, and addressing geopolitical tensions and material scarcities.
- Ensure early involvement of manufacturability in the ideas generated by the team.
- Act as a joint competency center for future initiatives, focusing on application pull.
- Function as an innovation unit within the Corporate Research and Development Department for ZEISS, emphasizing technology push and screening for new business opportunities in the field of sustainable materials.
- Expertise and passion in sustainable materials, focusing on bio-based, recyclable, long-lifetime, low-emission, and SSbD materials, with experience in projects enhancing circularity and reducing emissions.
- A degree in Material Science, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Process Engineering, or a related field.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements and standards related to sustainable materials.
- Proficiency in material testing, life cycle analysis, and sustainability assessments.
- Strong project management skills with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams.
- Entrepreneurial mindset to actively shape a topic field.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in both German and English, with excellent presentation abilities.
- A commitment to environmental sustainability and circular economy principles.
- Ability to identify market needs and opportunities for innovation in sustainable materials.
- Familiarity with safety regulations, functional substitution, and innovations in recycling and material longevity.