Internship Innovation Strategy - Global Industrials

Henkel group; Düsseldorf; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Wellbeing programs

Attractive remuneration

Flexible hours

Hybrid work model

Global experience

Job summary

Henkel is offering a full-time internship at our Düsseldorf headquarters. You will join the Global Innovation Strategy team to work on strategic topics that shape the future of innovation in our industrial businesses.

You will own a strategic project from research to final recommendations, explore Open Innovation opportunities, and help connect technologies and expertise across functions. English fluency is required; German is a plus.

Qualifications

• Student in innovation management, business administration, industrial engineering, business chemistry, technology management or a comparable interdisciplinary field.
• Practical experience in a related field is a plus.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.
• Analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to turn complex topics into clear recommendations.
• AI-savvy mindset with curiosity to explore and apply emerging tools to research, analysis, communication and problem-solving.
• Strong interest in innovation, technology and strategy, ideally with curiosity for industrial and B2B markets.
• Entrepreneurial and curious mindset with the drive to explore, challenge and develop new ideas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your own project.
• Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting March 2027 for a duration of six months, ideally.

Responsibilities

• Join the Global Innovation Strategy team and work on strategic topics shaping the future of innovation in our industrial businesses.
• Own a strategic project end-to-end, from research and analysis to concept development and final recommendations.
• Explore Open Innovation opportunities, identifying external technologies, startups, universities and potential partners that could accelerate innovation.
• Help strengthen cross-business collaboration by identifying synergies and developing new approaches to connect technologies, expertise and innovation opportunities.
• Shape how we communicate innovation globally, making innovation activities, success stories and opportunities more visible and accessible across the organization.
• Analyze emerging innovation trends and translate insights into clear implications and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with an international network across Product Development, Application Engineering, Strategy as well as Commercial teams.
• Prepare compelling concepts and presentations for senior innovation leaders.

Skills

Fluent English

German language

Analytical thinking

AI mindset

Innovation interest

Communication skills

Independent work

Ownership mindset

Education

Interdisciplinary field

Job description

About this Position

What you´ll do

• Join the Global Innovation Strategy team and work on strategic topics shaping the
  future of innovation in our industrial businesses
• Own a strategic project end-to-end, from research and analysis to concept
  development and final recommendations
• Explore Open Innovation opportunities, identifying external technologies, startups,
  universities and potential partners that could accelerate innovation
• Help strengthen cross-business collaboration by identifying synergies and developing
  new approaches to connect technologies, expertise and innovation opportunities
• Shape how we communicate innovation globally, making innovation activities, success
  stories and opportunities more visible and accessible across the organization
• Analyze emerging innovation trends and translate insights into clear implications and
  actionable recommendations
• Collaborate with an international network across Product Development, Application
  Engineering, Strategy as well as Commercial teams
• Prepare compelling concepts and presentations for senior innovation leaders

What makes you a good fit

• Student in innovation management, business administration, industrial engineering, business chemistry, technology management or a comparable interdisciplinary field
• Practical experience in a related field is a plus
• Fluent English; German is a plus
• Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking with the ability to turn complex topics into clear recommendations
• AI-savvy mindset, with curiosity to explore and apply emerging tools to research, analysis, communication and everyday problem-solving
• Strong interest in innovation, technology and strategy, ideally with curiosity for industrial and B2B markets
• Entrepreneurial and curious mindset with the drive to explore, challenge and develop new ideas
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of your own project
• Availability for a full-time internship at our headquarters in Düsseldorf, starting March 2027 for a duration of six months, ideally

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Attractive Remuneration
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Global Experience
• Interns Community

We offer you an attractive salary between €1.050-2.385 gross per month. The exact amount of the remuneration depends on the desired duration, the type of internship (voluntary or mandatory) and existing degrees.

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

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