R&D Partnership Manager

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. The Company brings together the complementary expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, to create a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs and the global demand of a growing eyewear industry. With over 180,000 dedicated employees in 150 countries driving our iconic brands, our people are creative, entrepreneurial and celebrated for their unique perspectives and individuality. Committed to vision, we enable people to “see more and be more” thanks to our innovative designs and lens technologies, exceptional quality and cutting-edge processing methods. Every day we impact the lives of millions by changing the way people see the world. ENVISION YOUR FUTURE JOB We are looking for a R&D Partnership Manager who will have the mission of drive “R&D Smart Eyewear Partnership ” inside R&D Smart Eyewear Organization. The main target will be: guarantee the execution of 5YP managing and looking at new external partnership in both open and closed innovation approach, manage relationship within EssilorLuxottica environment , evaluate new partnership , keep track of ongoing projects with partners. AREAS OF RESPONSIILITIES AND RELATED ACTIVITIES: • Drive partnership: be responsible for resource allocation, budgeting , project portfolio ( handful ), investment decision. • Evaluating new partner according to 5YP • Discussing agreement with third party in the Smart Eyewear Ecossystem • Report cross functional on all projects assigned. • Scout new opportunity in the space of Smart Eyewear for next generation technology PORTRAIT OF A PERFECT CANDIDATE • Good scientific background, able to sustain discussion on unknown technical field • Having managed complex projects 50 people, budgets sigle digit Million € ( plus if familiar with Due Diligence, and post acquisition process ) • Project Management skill for high demanding project ( 5M€ budget 50 people ) • Solid track record of projects accomplished in hi technology environment • Knowledge on different business culture WHAT ELSE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW? In EssilorLuxottica you have the feeling of being part of a “success story”, no matter where you work in the EssilorLuxottica world, you can really make an impact. J-18808-Ljbffr