Technology Intelligence Specialist

LG Chem Europe GmbH; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Parking space

Modern office

Laptop and company phone

Training and development

Job summary

LG Chem Europe GmbH is seeking a Business Development - Technology Intelligence Specialist (m/f/d) for its Frankfurt office. You will scout technologies, identify potential partners, and support evaluation reports while building LG Chem's external innovation network across Europe.

The role requires 3–5 years in innovation, R&D, or technology scouting, with strong coordination and cross-cultural communication. A Tech-savvy, proactive mindset and proficiency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word; Copilot)
• Technical fluency to engage with scientists and engineers
• Open to travel and cross-cultural collaboration

Responsibilities

• Technology scouting and identification of potential partners (companies, research institutes, startups, VC firms)
• Support technology evaluation and contribute to assessment reports
• Gather and organize market, technology, and competitor intelligence; support analysis
• Develop LG Chem's external innovation network through conferences and industry events
• Coordinate meetings, support contracts and collaboration discussions
• Coordinate with HQ and external partners using virtual and on-site tools
• Prepare project status reports and present to management
• Support PoC and benchmarking studies for ongoing R&D projects in Korea
• Cover technology and market intelligence activities across Europe

Job description

We connect science to life for a better future.

LG Chem Europe GmbH is the European subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd., a leading global chemical company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, with more than 19,500 employees worldwide.

LG Chem Europe focuses on the Petrochemicals and Advanced Materials businesses and serves customers across Europe through a wide range of commercial, operational, and corporate functions. As part of LG Chem's global network, the company serves as a key regional partner to customers across Europe, providing products, services, and business support tailored to local market needs.

For our Business Development division, we are looking for a Business Development - Technology Intelligence Specialist (m/f/d) in our Frankfurt office to as soon as possible:

Responsibilities:

• Technology scouting and identification of potential partners (companies, research institutes, start-ups, venture capital firms)
• Support technology evaluation and contribute to assessment reports
• Gather and organize market, technology, and competitor intelligence; support analysis
• Contribute to opportunity identification by gathering and structuring industry trends
• Development and expansion of LG Chem's external innovation network through conferences, exhibitions, and industry events
• Partner engagement, meeting coordination, and support for contract and collaboration discussions
• Coordination and communication between HQ and external partners using virtual and on-site collaboration tools
• Project status reporting and presentation to management
• Benchmarking studies and PoC (Proof of Concept) support for ongoing R&D projects in Korea
• Coverage of technology and market intelligence activities across Europe

Experience Requirements / Competencies

• Adequate technical and scientific fluency to engage credibly with technical stakeholders and understand emerging technologies sufficiently to support their assessment
• Exposure to or interest in technology scouting, open innovation, technology intelligence, R&D support, or related activities is advantageous
• Familiarity with innovation ecosystems, including chemical companies, research institutes, start-ups, or related networks, is a plus
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management capabilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills in international and cross-cultural environments
• Collaborative and team-oriented working style with multicultural teams
• High level of motivation, initiative, and learning agility
• Strong results-oriented mindset and proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to organize and participate in conference calls and project meetings across multiple time zones
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot, etc.)
• Professional English fluency (required)
• Approximately 3-5 years of professional experience in innovation, R&D, technical business development, technology scouting, or other related fields; candidates with transferable experience and strong potential will also be considered

Our Offer:

• A collegial working environment with appropriate scope for action and decision-making
• Competitive performance- and success-based compensation
• A travel allowance or (if available) a parking space
• A new and modern office including an ergonomic workstation
• Laptop and company mobile phone
• Training and exciting personal/professional development opportunities
• Fitness benefit (FITSEVENELEVEN)
• Team-building events
• Good connection with car and public transportation