Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a professional to work at the intersection of market intelligence, technology, and innovation—generating strategic insights and supporting the evolution of our R&D&I strategy.
Key Highlights:
1. Close alignment with the company's innovation strategy
2. Exposure to technological trends and high-impact decision-making
3. Collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
About the Opportunity
We are looking for a professional to operate at the interface between market intelligence, technology, and innovation, directly contributing to the advancement of our R&D&I strategy.
This role plays a key part in generating strategic insights by connecting trends, market data, and intellectual property information with business decision-making. Additionally, you will support open innovation initiatives and monitor the evolution of our project portfolio.
This is an opportunity for those who enjoy analyzing complex scenarios, producing actionable intelligence, and working closely with strategic functions.
Main Responsibilities – Market Technology Intelligence
* Map and monitor market, technology, and regulatory trends
* Consolidate insights from reports, events, and public sources
* Track competitor activities
* Support materials and analyses for the Innovation Committee
Technological Radar – Intellectual Property
* Conduct technology and patent searches
* Identify technologies and patents relevant to the business
* Support internal teams in prioritizing opportunities
* Generate inputs for new projects and the evolution of the R&D&I portfolio
Open Innovation
* Manage the flow of proposals through the innovation portal
* Evaluate solutions from startups and suppliers
* Connect external opportunities with internal needs
* Support engagement with the innovation ecosystem
Innovation Portfolio Management
* Monitor project progress
* Track timelines and performance indicators
* Support analysis of results and impact
* Contribute to the development of presentations and materials
Candidate Profile
We seek a candidate who is:
* Analytical, with strong ability to transform data into clear, actionable insights
* Curious and investigative, with genuine interest in technology and innovation
* Organized and structured, with solid capacity to manage multiple concurrent demands
* Skilled in communication, capable of translating technical topics into accessible language
* Able to navigate across different departments and organizational levels
Requirements
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Law (with focus on Intellectual Property), or related fields
* Advanced English (proficiency in reading and producing technical reports)
* Experience or familiarity with data, market, or technology analysis
* Strong analytical and synthesis capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
* Postgraduate degree or specialization in Innovation, Technology, or Intellectual Property
* Knowledge of Intellectual Property (INPI, WIPO, etc.)
* Experience with patent analysis and tools such as Orbit (Questel)
* Background in mining, metallurgy, or base industries
* Prior experience in open innovation or innovation portfolio management
What You’ll Get
* Close alignment with the company's innovation strategy
* Exposure to technological trends and high-impact decision-making
* Collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
* Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development
* **On-site position in Belo Horizonte**