Location:
Newark, DE (ICD) - Support functionsThe Innovation and Development Division (IDD) drives the innovation strategy for the Hubs and Operations, and contributes 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.
How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?American Air Liquide Inc. belongs to the Air Liquide Group, a world leading supplier of industrial gases. Present in 75 countries, Air Liquide provides industrial and medical gases and related services. The Group offers innovative solutions based on constantly enhanced technologies. These solutions, which are consistent with Air Liquide's commitment to sustainable development, help to preserve life and enable our customers to manufacture many indispensable everyday products.Develop a 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 our internal operations. Navigate corporate politics, align with internal business units and communicate with executives. Work on startup screening, sourcing. Assess company's strategic needs and support their innovation roadmaps by mapping start ups that could support this ambition. Finding new startups to invest through participation in events, internal and external networks & suggestions made by the company. Analyze potential investments (market review, techno and team evaluation, business model, etc.). Assess startup’s potential and interest for Air Liquide group. Find and establish internal sponsorship for investment topics. Work on 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 your portfolio companies. Create operational value as a board member of your portfolio companies (develop markets, check cost structures, strategy review, HR, etc.). Identify and mitigate risks for the company. Support funding processes. 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.
__________________Are you a MATCH?- 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. ***
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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.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.
We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
Skills Required
- Master's degree in Industrial Innovation or Chemical Engineering
- 5 years of startup ecosystem experience with operational management, financial transactions (Corporate Finance, M&A), business development, or internal audit
Air Liquide Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Air Liquide and has not been reviewed or approved by Air Liquide.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance and life coverage are broadly provided under a global common care baseline that includes inpatient and outpatient healthcare. Dental and vision coverage are present in many locations, and short-term disability provisions have been enhanced.
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Parental & Family Support — Policies provide at least 14 weeks of fully paid maternity leave globally and paid parental leave for non-birthing parents in the U.S. Childcare benefits are available in some countries as part of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual incentive bonuses, performance bonuses for exceeding goals, and profit-sharing are integrated into the total rewards structure. Feedback suggests additional earning avenues like overtime can further augment pay in eligible roles.
Air Liquide Insights
What We Do
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 75 countries with approximately 66,400 employees and serves more than 3.8 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter and energy. They embody Air Liquide’s scientific territory and have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902.
