Imagine being responsible for building strategic partnerships and connecting Pandora with startups, universities, research institutes, and emerging technology ecosystems to bring new ideas, capabilities, and innovations into our business. If you are passionate about innovation, technology scouting, and creating meaningful collaborations that shape the future of jewellery, then you might be our next Senior Specialist, Innovation Ecosystem at Pandora Crafting & Supply. We love that you will… 1. Ecosystem Strategy • Develop and execute an external partnership roadmap aligned with the company’s 3-year innovation roadmap, strategic priorities, and emerging market trends. • Continuously scan and assess academic, startup, technology, and industry landscapes to identify new technologies, capabilities, expertise, and potential strategic partners. • Work closely with the IP function to map and segment the external innovation ecosystem across relevant strategic horizons. • Identify opportunities to expand innovation beyond the jewelry industry by leveraging adjacent industries, academic research, emerging technologies, and startups. 2. Partner Management • Lead the scouting, evaluation, selection, and onboarding of external partners, including universities, startups, research institutes, technology providers, and industry partners. • Develop and apply partner evaluation frameworks, feasibility assessment criteria, and innovation scoring matrices. • Manage end-to-end external collaboration processes, including NDA, co-development agreements, governance reviews, and partnership onboarding. • Serve as the central connector and coordinator for external innovation collaborations, ensuring alignment with project objectives, requirements, and timelines. • Develop strategic co-development models to integrate external capabilities, technologies, and insights into Product, Service, and Manufacturing innovation. 3. Internal Collaboration • Work closely with Portfolio Managers, PMO, and relevant business functions to translate innovation challenges and business needs into clear partnership briefs. • Facilitate co-creation workshops, knowledge-sharing sessions, and joint development initiatives with internal and external stakeholders. • Establish tracking mechanisms to monitor partnership progress and measure the impact of external ecosystem contributions against project outcomes and innovation KPIs. • Identify capability gaps and recommend external partnerships or ecosystem opportunities to address business and innovation needs. 4. Platform Management • Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of a centralized innovation ecosystem platform or database supporting initiatives such as Open Innovation, Innovation Summit, and Bottom-up Innovation. • Ensure partner profiles, engagement history, scouting activities, collaboration records, and outcomes are systematically captured, maintained, and accessible. • Enable internal teams to effectively use the platform to identify potential partners, track engagements, and access relevant knowledge and ecosystem insights. • Leverage ecosystem data and platform insights to identify capability gaps, strengthen partner management, and scale successful collaborations. We love that you are… • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Innovation Management, Technology Management, or a related field. • At least 5 years of experience in innovation, strategic partnerships, ecosystem development, technology scouting, strategy, or a related field. • Proven experience in building and managing external partnerships with startups, universities, research institutes, technology providers, or industry partners. • Strong understanding of innovation trends, emerging technologies, and open innovation ecosystems. • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and translate them into business value. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and organizations. • Strong networking and relationship-building skills with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset. • Experience with innovation frameworks, partnership evaluation, and project management. • Proficiency in MS Office and digital innovation / technology scouting tools. • Good command of English and Thai, both written and spoken. About Pandora Crafting & Supply Pandora started crafting its jewellery in Thailand in 1989, where our founders fell in love with the delicate craftsmanship of the Thai people. To date, there are two crafting facilities in Thailand, Bangkok, and Lamphun, and we employ more than 13,000 skilled craftspeople. By the end of 2024, there are 113 million pieces sold globally, all of which were hand-finished here in Thailand by our skilled craftspeople using high-quality raw materials and sustainable methods. About Pandora Group Pandora is the world’s largest jewellery brand. Designed in Denmark and crafted in Thailand, Pandora jewellery provides endless opportunities for personalisation, allowing people to express their passions and show who they are. The company’s products are made from high-quality materials and sold in more than 100 countries through 6,800 points of sale, including 2,600 concept stores. Pandora is committed to leadership in sustainability and is sourcing lab-grown stones and recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Pandora employs 37,000 people worldwide, is listed on the Nasdaq Copenhagen stock exchange, and generated sales of DKK 31.7 billion (EUR 4.25 billion) in 2024.