Science Technology Policy Fellow

L&T Technology Services; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

L&T Technology Services seeks an experienced Science & Technology Delegate to represent the organization within India's innovation ecosystem, identifying emerging technologies, fostering strategic partnerships, and supporting business units through technology scouting and external collaborations.

The candidate should have a PhD or equivalent research background, fluency in English and an Indian language, and familiarity with open innovation in an international context.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent research experience.
• Familiar with Indian institutions, culture and R&D ecosystem.
• Experience with open RLO/innovation in an international context.
• Experience in at least one of the listed industries: oil & gas, electricity, renewable energy, mobility services, decarbonization.

Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging technologies, innovation trends, and startup ecosystems relevant to strategic objectives.
• Build relationships with universities, research institutes, startups, incubators, venture capital firms, and innovation networks.
• Scout and evaluate technologies, startups, and potential partners; facilitate connections between business units and external stakeholders.
• Organize innovation workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.
• Provide insights on technology developments and market opportunities.
• Act as focal point for science, technology, and innovation activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Open innovation

Education

PhD in science or engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Science & Technology Delegate to represent the organization

within the Indian innovation, research, startup, and technology ecosystem. The role focuses on

identifying emerging technologies, fostering strategic partnerships, monitoring market and

innovation trends, and supporting business units through technology scouting and external

collaborations.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor emerging technologies, innovation trends, and startup ecosystems relevant to strategic objectives.
• Build relationships with universities, research institutes, startups, incubators, venture capital firms, and innovation networks.
• Scout and evaluate technologies, startups, and potential partners. Facilitate connections between business units and external stakeholders.
• Organize innovation workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Represent the organization at industry events and conferences.
• Provide insights on technology developments and market opportunities.
• Act as focal point for science, technology, and innovation activities.

Qualifications / Experience required

• PhD in science or engineering. or equivalent research experience
• Familiar with Indian institutions, culture and R&D/inmovation ecosystem
• Experience with open RLO/innovation in an international context. Experience with scouting or technology intelligence wouldbe a plus.
• Experience in at least one of the following industries: oil gas, electricity, renewable energy, mobility services, decarbonization, Broad technical culture, open-minded, quick learner,
• Fluent in English and one Indian language. Good oral and written communication. French or Chinese will be plus.

Preferred Experience

Startup ecosystem engagement, research and technology assessment, open innovation programs,

industry-academia collaborations, strategic technology road mapping, and innovation portfolio