Syensqo · 2 hours ago
AI Innovation Manager
Alpharetta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSyensqo is a science company focused on transforming its operations through digital and AI technologies. The AI Innovation Manager will play a critical role in accelerating AI innovation, identifying opportunities, and cultivating partnerships to drive business value and support the company's strategic goals.
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Responsibilities
Continuously scan the external landscape for innovative AI technologies, startups, research centers, and emerging business models
Build and maintain a structured mapping of potential partners, categorized by maturity, relevance, technical differentiation, and strategic fit
Lead the evaluation, due diligence, and selection of innovation opportunities in collaboration with Syensqo.ai leadership and relevant business stakeholders
Work closely with Research & Innovation teams to align on future technology needs and identify opportunities where AI can accelerate discovery, formulation, materials science, and lab productivity
Translate scientific or technical challenges into AI innovation opportunities in partnership with internal experts
Facilitate joint experimentation with R&I, including PoCs and feasibility studies
Strengthen and coordinate relationships with core partners (e.g., cloud providers, AI labs, academic institutions, technology accelerators)
Act as the innovation liaison for ongoing collaborations, ensuring continuous value generation and aligned roadmaps
Represent Syensqo.ai in external innovation forums and communities
Identify and assess potential AI-enabled revenue models, service offerings, or operational breakthroughs relevant to Syensqo’s strategic goals
Conduct market and competitive analyses to support the creation of differentiated business value
Provide insights to the Product Managers and broader Syensqo.ai team to help guide product strategy and prioritization
Support internal teams in designing and piloting new AI-driven concepts, ensuring fast learning cycles and measurable outcomes
Coordinate cross-functional squads where needed to accelerate testing of high-potential innovation opportunities
Structure learnings and recommendations to guide scale-up decisions
Support the internal and external communication of innovation outcomes, success stories, and technology insights
Contribute to fostering a culture of AI innovation across Syensqo through demos, workshops, learning sessions, and collaborations
Close daily collaboration with the Head of Syensqo.ai and the Syensqo.ai leadership team
Frequent engagement with R&I, business units, industrial teams, and corporate functions to understand needs and opportunities
Interaction with external partners, startups, AI labs, and strategic ecosystems
Coordination with Product Managers to ensure innovation insights feed into product roadmaps and vice versa
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Innovation Management, Business, or a related field
5+ years of experience in innovation, technology scouting, venture building, digital strategy, or AI-focused roles
Strong understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies (e.g., GPT, Mistral, Gemini, Llama) and their applications in industrial and scientific environments
Experience working with startups, incubators, research networks, or corporate innovation programs
Familiarity with R&D workflows or scientific processes is a strong plus
Experience evaluating emerging technologies and translating them into business impact
Fluent in English; additional languages would be an asset
Visionary and curious mindset, with the ability to 'think 10X' and challenge assumptions
Strong analytical and strategic thinking, capable of structuring ambiguous opportunities
Excellent relationship-building skills and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
Entrepreneurial and 'hunter' mindset with high adaptability and speed of execution
Ability to communicate complex ideas simply, clearly, and persuasively
Comfort navigating between scientific, technical, and business domains
Benefits
16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
Training platform for all employees
Free language courses (24 languages available)
Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
Company
Syensqo
Syensqo is a developer of chemical solvents for industries like aerospace, automotive, food, and agriculture and for the end user customers. It is a sub-organization of Solvay.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.54B2025-05-21Post Ipo Debt· $1.36B
2024-04-26Grant· $178M
2023-12-11IPO
Leadership Team
Ilham Kadri
CEO
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