Director* research & development program management

Helping hearts beat with medical innovations? As a family-owned global technology group, we help our customers to always be one step ahead. Whether production, research, sales or administration - we love being the invisible force behind innovation. We deliver world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. For ambitious people with clear leadership ambitions, this is a role designed to build board strategic depth and open the path to future leadership responsibilityYour ProfileMaster's degree (or equivalent) in business, economics, management, engineering, or a related field3–5 years of professional experience, ideally with a foundation in strategy consulting, complemented by industry experience and/or corporate development exposureProven track record on complex strategic projects with senior-management visibility – ideally including portfolio strategy, new business development, or transformation workHigh ownership mindset – comfortable taking topics from initial structuring all the way to actionable recommendations, with strong personal accountabilityDriven by curiosity – a genuine interest in Semiconductors, Datacom, Photonics, Materials, AI and emerging future trends, paired with the ability to quickly build expertise in unfamiliar topics and industriesStrong problem-solving and analytical skills – ability to structure ambiguity and translate insights into actionable recommendationsConfident communicator – able to produce high-quality strategic content and engage credibly with senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writingLeadership ambition – this role offers a clear development path for those who want to grow into a broader scopeComfortable working across cultures, functions and global locationsBusiness-fluent in English, German is a strong plusWhat you can look forward to at Heraeus CovanticsAttractive compensation – in addition to a competitive salary package, you’ll benefit from comprehensive benefits offered by a responsible family-owned companyFlexible time off – 30 days of annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off (company holidays on long weekends and between Christmas and New Year’s), special leave for special occasions, and a lifetime working time account for paid time off (e.g., early retirement)Sustainability & social commitment – sustainability as an integral part of the corporate strategy, as well as targeted support for educational, family, and scientific initiatives through our own foundationsModern workplace – ergonomic workspace in an open-plan office with modern equipment, a laptop of your choice, two additional monitors, an iPhone (also for personal use), and height-adjustable desksAdditional benefits – subsidies for public transportation, discounts at numerous (online) stores, an on-site medical service with comprehensive preventive health checkups, sports programs, and an employee cafeteria with meals freshly prepared dailyCurious? ApplyWe look forward to receiving your documents by reference codevia our online application portal.