External Venturing Manager - NOVA

NOVA External Ventures is the Saint-Gobain unit dedicated to developing strategic partnerships between the Group and start-up companies all over the world. We apply minority investments as a powerful tool to support those collaborations. The External Ventures team serves as a unique interface for start-ups to create and develop links with various parts of the group (globally!). NOVA is seeking an External Venturing Manager to continue to drive Saint-Gobain's innovative business growth through the exploration of external partnerships and strategic investments.

As part of an energetic global team, the candidate will bring the most promising external innovations to the Saint-Gobain Group. You will report to the Director External Ventures who is overseeing NOVA activities in the America's. The main objective of the team is to help our parent company to get access to new technologies, learn about new business models, and make introductions to passionate entrepreneurs.

In this role, you will work with Saint-Gobain business leaders to advance innovation and grow business activities through identifying and engaging with start-up companies.. that align with the strategic focus of the business and/or the Group.

Major tasks in the role of an External Venturing Manager:

• Building and growing Saint-Gobain's network in the startup ecosystem (entrepreneurs, investors, incubators, etc.), and representing Saint-Gobain at industry, investor, and partnering conferences
• Facilitates collaboration between targets and SG businesses
• Based on a strong internal network with the relevant BU's and R&D functions:
  Understanding overall strategy of the BU's and translating those business objectives and strategies to identify opportunities aligned with current efforts
• Dealing with high visibility within the organization, especially with executive teams, potential impact on the business strategy
• Conducting in depth due diligence of promising startups, developing deal structures, and negotiating contracts with prospective start-up partners
• Strategic thinker
• Curiosity and passion for new technologies and innovations
• Strong business acumen and a strong interest to work with people of all hierarchy levels
• Demonstrated passion for customer-centricity
• Creativity to identify and propose partnership opportunities
• Results-focused
• Self-motivated

• Bachelor's Degree with 12 years, master's degree with 7 years, or Ph.D. with 3 years of experience in Engineering/Science with additional background in Business, Finance, or Legal being a plus
• 2 + years of experience in Start-up, Venture Capital Investor, or M&A experience or experience in fields like strategy, consulting, finance, business development, investments, etc. preferred

“At Saint-Gobain
, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values:
Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

connects the global startup community with the strength, resources, and expertise of Saint-Gobain
.

Since 2006, we have contributed to the creation of hundreds of strategic partnerships with startups at various stages of development and in a wide range of forms (co-development, licensing, commercial agreements, direct investments, and joint ventures). Today, NOVA manages a portfolio of around 60 equity stakes in innovative startups and venture capital funds.

We act as a bridge by working with startups to provide them with access to Saint-Gobain’s internal resources, as well as support in building long-term partnerships. By combining trust, expertise, support, and flexibility, we help entrepreneurs whose fields of activity align with our areas of expertise to pave their way to success.

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