Entrepreneur in Residence (m/f/d)

Act as an expert in project and product management together with founder teams.

Be involved in recruiting, conducting interviews, and evaluating potential members for founder teams.

Be responsible for monitoring team success, coaching teams on customer interviews, scripts, storyboards, and methodology.

Support the head of the venture team with your expertise and ideas in developing the business and process plan during the concept phase.

Assist teams with regular syntheses or training sessions.

Build a close collaboration with the head of the new founding team and accompany them through the incubation process.

Facilitate workshops to teach methodologies and foster innovation.

Manage risk within the project.

Support business development activities and be involved in developing budget plans and market analyses.

Identify and validate new business opportunities, supporting teams in pivoting or scaling ideas as needed.

Act as a key interface between founder teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders.

Communicate effectively with diverse audiences and represent the incubator at internal and external events.

Foster an entrepreneurial culture within the incubator and inspire founder teams to think innovatively.

You have a degree in business administration or a similar field. In case of a technical background, an MBA is required.

You have at least 5 years of professional experience. Leadership experience in digital product management is a plus.

You have worked in a consulting team for or within corporates, ideally in a strategic role.

You have practical experience in conducting customer interviews as part of market research and/or “Voice of the Customer” initiatives.

You have gained experience in a startup environment.

You are experienced in facilitating ideation and solution workshops for cross-functional teams.

You demonstrate a strong entrepreneurial mindset, resilience, and a hands-on approach.

You are an excellent communicator, able to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoy solving complex problems.

Who we are

TDK Corporation

TDK Corporation is a world leader in electronic solutions for the smart society based in Tokyo, Japan. Built on a foundation of material sciences mastery, TDK welcomes societal transformation by resolutely remaining at the forefront of technological evolution. It was established in 1935 to commercialize ferrite, a key material in electronic and magnetic products. TDK’s comprehensive, innovation-driven portfolio features passive components such as ceramic, aluminum electrolytic and film capacitors, as well as magnetics, high-frequency, and piezo and protection devices. The product spectrum also includes sensors and sensor systems such as temperature and pressure, magnetic, and MEMS sensors. In addition, TDK provides power supplies and energy devices, magnetic heads, software and more. These products are marketed under the product brands TDK, EPCOS, InvenSense, Micronas, Tronics, and TDK-Lambda.

TDK focuses on demanding markets in automotive, industrial and consumer electronics, and information and communication technology. The company has a network of design and manufacturing locations and sales offices in Asia, Europe, and in North and South America. In fiscal 2025, TDK posted total sales of USD 14.4 billion and employed about 105,000 people worldwide.

Employee Benefits

• Covered by collective bargaining agreements
• Social counseling
• Career development and continuing education
• Company retirement benefits
• Sports and healthcare offerings
• Cafeteria
• Bike leasing
• Parking & public transportation
• Performance-related pay

Your Job Application

Please send us your complete application documents.

We ask career starters and experienced professionals to state their earliest possible starting date and their salary expectations.

TDK attaches great importance to diversity. We look forward to receiving your application regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, or disability. Applicants (m/f/d) who would like the support of the local representative for the severely disabled are requested to indicate this in their application documents.

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