Research & innovation Manager

Company Description
At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.
Bosch R&D Center Lund stands for modern development in cutting edge technology in the areas of connectivity, security, mobility solutions and AI. We are growing rapidly and looking for people to join us on our mission to become the Bosch Group’s 1st address for secure connected mobility solutions. We are working on a range of interesting projects, with a particular focus on software development for the automotive industry, electrical bicycles and Internet of Things.


Job Description
To strengthen the Lund research and innovation activities we are searching for a research & innovation manager. The Research & Innovation Manager is responsible for the coordination of the academia collaborations and the technology scouting activities. The Research & Innovation Manager is also responsible for the Lund innovation process and idea lounge, as well as the Lund patent management.
Coordinate, communicate and spread results of activities within research collaboration networks.
Coordinate, communicate and spread results of other academia research collaborations.
Coordinate, communicate and spread results of Lund Master Thesis, as well as support Lund managers to create new Master Thesis.
Scout and communicate emerging technologies as well as new Swedish companies/startups within Lund core areas.
Enable Lund office to inform / present research and technology events through the technology scouting process.
Enable Lund office to present innovation ideas through the innovation process.
Driving the implementation of the Bosch patent (IPR) process in the Lund office.
Measure, track, and report Lund innovation performance



Qualifications
Experience and Knowledge: Several years of experience in product development as well as understanding the value of research and innovation for a product/solution/service company. Experience in leading innovation or research activities is a plus.
Characteristics: Curious about emerging technologies, products, and improvement solutions. A supportive leader who can engage and coach our colleagues.
Working Practice: You are self-motivated, self-organized and a team player. You can structure and lead several parallel activities. You can balance overview and the detailed understandings to be able to coach and lead other experts.
Languages: Good competence in spoken and written Swedish and English.
Education: University studies (master's degree/diploma/PhD) in computer science or a comparable subject



Additional Information
Bosch offers you:
Flexibility in your work- work time and working from home
An agile development environment that is trust-based
Room for creativity and initiatives
Internal and external training opportunities as well as continuous learning
Internal career opportunities
Collective agreement
Benefits and services: health checks, employee discounts, sports and health opportunities, wellness contribution, work-life balance
Easy access to local public transport, urban infrastructures, rural surroundings, and catering facilities

Why do our employees enjoy working at Bosch R&D Center Lund?
Working in our teams allows you to collaborate with and learn from other skilled engineers and leaders, in a dynamic environment where many different technologies come together.
Diversity is our strength! At Bosch we look at diversity in gender, generation, nationalities, and culture as our advantage. We believe mixed teams to be more successful because they utilize the potential offered by different perspectives and solution strategies. We therefore promote mixed teams at all levels and draw on the entire talent pool.