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# Business Development - Technology Intelligence Specialist

- **Company:** LG Chem
- **Location:** Leonberg, Germany
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Collaborative Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3ee39c0eaa8bc329

## About the Role

* 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, If you would like to accept this interesting challenge and have the necessary qualifications, please apply with your complete application documents in English, stating your salary expectations and your earliest possible starting date.

## Description

* 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