Investment Director

R10087983 Investment Director (Open)Location: Newark, DE (ICD) - Support functions Overview The Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, contributing to the Group's transformation. It is responsible for imagining, developing and incubating new solutions until they are brought to market, particularly when it comes to offers with a high technological content (including digital and IT). IDD gathers more than 3,000 employees from 70 nationalities at 60 sites. Responsibilities Develop stakeholder intimacy/proximity to animate a strong and dynamic relationship/network. Be proactive in making suggestions and proposition solutions to solve current challenges or open new markets for internal operations. Navigate corporate politics, align with internal business units and communicate with executives. Work on startup screening, sourcing, and assess strategic needs to support innovation roadmaps by mapping startups that could support this ambition. Find new startups to invest through participation in events, internal and external networks, and suggestions made by the company. Analyze potential investments (market review, techno and team evaluation, business model, etc.). Assess startup potential and interest for Air Liquide group. Find and establish internal sponsorship for investment topics. Perform financial analysis with the help of CFO and an analyst: business plan analysis, valuation with different methodologies (DCF, comparables, etc.). Actively participate in board meetings and meetings with other investors in portfolio companies. Create operational value as a board member of portfolio companies (develop markets, check cost structures, strategy review, HR, etc.). Identify and mitigate risks for the company. Support funding processes and protect Air Liquide interests during refinancing rounds. Bring added‑value for the Air Liquide group (synergies with startups, partnerships, etc.). Find and implement the best exit strategy (IPO, trade sale, etc.). Work with various business models for emerging startups and markets. Work with Venture Capital & Startup ecosystems. Qualifications Minimum Education: Master's degree in Industrial Innovation or Chemical Engineering. Minimum Experience: 5 years of startup ecosystem experience with operational management, financial transactions (Corporate Finance, M&A), business development or internal audit. Special requirements: May telecommute. Travel requirements: 20% domestic and international travel required. Worksite: 200 GBC Drive, Newark, DE 19702. May telecommute. Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. Everyone will be considered for employment, promotions, transfers, and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disabilities, age, Vietnam era veteran status, disabled veteran status, separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, other protected veterans, marital status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other basis prohibited by state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr