Director of Innovation & Integration - Irving, TX (Irving)

Salary - $225,000 - $250,000JOB SUMMARYThe Director of
Innovation & Integration will lead innovation growth initiatives for
Nippon Sanso Matheson (NSM) by acting as the primary bridge between NSM and
Nippon Sanson Holdings’ (NSHD) Center of Excellence (CoE) and Innovation
team, accelerating commercialization of new technologies, building strategic
partnerships, and ensuring alignment with NSHD’s global innovation
priorities. This role will not only convert Japan-originated innovation
capabilities into the US market impact, but also feed US market intelligence,
customer needs, and technology trends back into NSHD’s global innovation
strategy. In addition, this role is expected to support the expansion of new
innovation-driven businesses in the US market while strengthening NSHD’s
global collaboration model across regions, customers, OEMs, and external
ecosystems. Functionally, this role will serve as NSM’s CoE Integration Lead.Essential
FunctionsKey
ResponsibilitiesInnovation
Pipeline Deployment· Identify,
prioritize, and commercialize innovation opportunities aligned with NSHD
“Next Innovation 2030”· Drive
execution across core growth areas:o Stable
isotopes and bio-medo MOCVD
and advanced electronicso Additive
manufacturing and roboticso Emerging
areas (fusion, quantum, data center, AI)· Convert
R&D and pilot programs into revenue-generating applications· Support
creation of scalable innovation business models for the US marketNSHD Partnership
Leadership· Serve
as the primary integration leader for NSM engagement with NSHD‘s CoE
organization and Innovation team· Build
strong working relationships with NSHD leadership (CoE, R&D, business
teams)· Ensure
clear alignment, prioritization, and accountability across regions· Translate
global strategy into actionable US execution plansEcosystem & External
Partnerships (Think Lab Model)· Build
and manage partnerships with:o Universities,
research institutes, and consortiao Industrial
partners, startups, and strategic collaboratorso Semiconductor
equipment OEMs and technology leaders· Expand
participation in the “Think Lab Global” ecosystem· Establish
direct access to key innovation players and market influencers· Promote
Joint Development Programs (JDP) with semiconductor equipment OEMs to
accelerate advanced materials, process technology, and equipment-related
innovation opportunitiesCross-Functional
Execution· Lead
coordination across:o Commercial,
operations, R&D, product, and engineering teams· Drive
JDPs, pilots, and proof-of-concepts· Ensure
resources are aligned to highest-value opportunities· Remove
barriers and accelerate decision-making· Support
cross-regional collaboration and technology integration between NSHD
affiliatesStrategic Growth
& Market Creation· Identify
new business models and adjacent growth opportunities· Lead
development of new revenue foundations and future growth engines· Support
expansion of new innovation-driven businesses in the US market· Support
global expansion strategies and regional localizationSuccess Metrics· Revenue
from new innovation-driven businesses· Number
and impact of partnerships (academic, industrial, startup)· Speed
from concept to commercialization· Adoption
of global innovation programs into the US· Measurable
contribution to NSHD growth platforms· Expansion
of strategic OEM/JDP collaborations· Creation
of new business opportunities in the US marketRequired for All
Jobs• Performs other
duties as assigned• Complies with all
policies and standards• 25-50% travel
expected (including i·nternational
travel)• Location expected
to be in either Warren, NJ or Irving, TX• Will report
directly to NSM leadership and indirectly to CoE leadership at NSHD
headquarters in Japan• As this is a new
position, further details are to be determined• Technical
background preferred, including undergraduate and graduate studies and work
experience in technology, innovation and engineeringQUALIFICATIONSWork ExperienceExperience Experience
Details Required/ Preferred 5-10 years Yes Travel
RequirementsEstimated Amount Brief Description25 -50% Travel expected including internationalNippon Sanso
Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and
regulations set forth under EEOC.. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected
veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability