Open Innovation Professional

LG Display America • Cupertino, CA

1d • $65,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The Open Innovation and Business Development Professional supports the identification of emerging technologies and industry trends across various sectors. The role is suited to candidates with a science or engineering background who want to apply technical knowledge to business contexts. Working closely with senior leadership, the professional helps discover business opportunities and technology partnerships based on the company's open innovation strategy.

The role includes monitoring display technologies and adjacent industries, researching markets and potential partners, preparing reports and briefings, supporting partnership development, and coordinating executive meetings. The expected base salary is $65,000–$150,000, depending on factors including experience, level, education, training, and internal employee considerations.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in technology research or R&D; senior-level candidates are welcome.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field is preferred.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment.
• Authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to business development is a plus.
• Bilingual in English and Korean is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze display technologies and adjacent industry developments, and summarize findings in actionable reports for internal stakeholders.
• Support identification of business opportunities, cooperation candidates, and new application areas for current and future LG Display products, including preliminary outreach to technology partners.
• Support screening of business opportunities through market research, competitor benchmarking, and risk assessment under senior guidance.
• Research potential partners, innovative technologies, products, and services aligned with the company's open innovation strategy, and prepare materials for opportunity reviews.
• Support preparation of collaboration proposals and partnership documentation.
• Prepare technology and market briefings and reports.
• Assist in coordinating schedules and protocol for executive meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance covered at 100% for employees.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Lunch provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level