Overview In this role you will shape and execute open innovation strategies for corporate and public-sector partners, leading cross-functional workshops and roadmaps. You will translate research into actionable plans and drive adoption of solutions at scale, working across global clients from Valencia with frequent travel. You'll collaborate with startups and external partners to ensure measurable impact and real-world outcomes.

Compensaciones / Incentivos dynamic, global open innovation environment flat hierarchies and short decision paths development path and growth opportunities collaborative culture

Valencia location opportunity for travel and international engagements

Responsabilidades Develop and implement open innovation strategies tailored to corporate and government objectives

Optimize innovation processes by integrating best practices in corporate innovation, venture clienting, venture building, and open innovation

Design and lead workshops to drive ideation, strategy formation, and roadmaps; collaborate with executives, startups, and partners to ensure execution and impact

Analyze trends and disruptive technologies to inform strategies; translate research into actionable recommendations

Identify opportunities to expand initiatives and contribute to proposal writing and business development





Support cross-time-zone collaboration and knowledge sharing within a fast-moving team

Requisitos principales 3+ years in open innovation, innovation consulting, corporate innovation, product development, digital transformation or related field

Hands-on facilitation of ideation sessions, design sprints, or co-creation workshops with senior stakeholders

Proficiency in Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and Agile methodologies in real projects

Ability to translate research insights into actionable strategies

Excellent communication and storytelling skills for executive audiences

Entrepreneurial, proactive, and results-driven team player

Fluency in English and willingness to travel globally

Experience with startups as solution providers (scouting, assessment, venture clienting) a plus

Public sector/government innovation experience and AI tool usage for research a plus

Additional languages such as Spanish, German, French, or Arabic a plus

University degree; Master's level preferred as an advantage strong communication and storytelling team-oriented and collaborative mindset entrepreneurial and proactive attitude

Design Thinking

Lean Startup

Agile methodologies

📌 Open Innovation Associate (Valencia)
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