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Job title : Head of Regional Development & Strategic Projects – India Subcontinent

Reporting to : President & Managing Director – Region India

Work Location : Thane

Entity : Evonik India

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION *

• Support profitable growth and strategic development of Evonik in Asia Pacific.

• Lead and coordinate Regional Development Team and resources across the India Subcontinent cluster

• Identify, explore & develop new growth opportunities in alignment with businesses and functions

• Monitor macroeconomic and market trends and derive opportunities and risks

• Enrich global business strategies by local perspective and support tailored implementation

• Support businesses and functions in market analyses and strategic projects (incl. M&A)

• As member of India Subcontinent Management Team provide key information & ideas to AP top leaders.

• Develop & lead strategic projects like Strategic Partnerships and External Manufacturing.

• The Cluster Head Regional Development handles a broad and versatile spectrum of tasks, that flexibly needs to adapt to current requirements in Evonik and the local market.

CORE TASKS*  (preferably in connection with products, services and, if applicable, important internal/external customers)

• Support local Management, Divisions, and Asia Pacific Head in the development of the cluster and region

• Participate and contribute as member in the Cluster Management Team and RD cluster Management Team.

• Steer and coordinate Regional Development resources in cluster in alignment with cluster Head

• Identify new business opportunities; propose and help develop portfolio of growth topics (incl. M&A)

• Lead, drive, or support projects of BLs, Divisions, Region, or Group in cluster and region

• Drive and coordinate selected activities as topic head (primus inter pares) across AP-RD clusters

• Initiate, facilitate and support cross-BL/Division, resp. cross-functional activities, in particular engage, support, align with RD&I, MSE, and TE in shaping India cluster specific setup (i.e. engineering desk)

• Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders in Cluster and Region, inside and outside of Evonik

• Ensure alignment with businesses and functions to prioritize resources and maximize impact

• Monitor macroeconomic and market trends, competitive landscape and socio-political environment

• Support advocacy approach, help build-up and maintain Evonik network with strategic stakeholders

• Actively share knowledge and best practices locally, regionally, and globally

• Lead, drive, and develop strategic growth and asset options, align with internal & external stakeholders

• Nurture and establish Strategic & External Manufacturing partnerships

Educational Background:

• Chemical Engineering or Chemistry with Master’s degree in Business Management.

Professional Experience:  

• 10-12 years of proven expertise in strategic business development or managing strategic projects within the Specialty Chemicals sector or related industries.  

• Demonstrated ability to drive growth, develop strategies, and execute complex projects in dynamic business environments.

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