Strategy Consultant (f/m/d)

In this role you drive LANXESS's strategy transformation and contribute to global business decisions. You will analyze global trends, prepare board-ready analyses, and lead cross-functional strategy initiatives. You’ll screen M&A targets and portfolio options, coordinating across corporate processes and resource planning. You’ll shape future strategy with new tools, methods, and AI capabilities, aligning with the company’s mission and growth goals.

• global bonus program
• individual performance bonus
• retirement plans
• health programs
• life insurance
• flexible working arrangements (Xwork)

• Lead and participate in high-impact global strategy projects in cross-functional, international teams
• Prepare analyses of global trends and assess their significance for the chemical industry and LANXESS
• Create analyses and presentations for LANXESS Board of Management and Supervisory Board
• Screen and evaluate peers, potential M&A targets, and LANXESS portfolio measures
• Coordinate across corporate processes, strategy cycles, and resource planning
• Shape future strategy work by enhancing core strategy capabilities, customer focus, and AI capabilities

• 3-5 years of professional experience in strategy consulting or strategy roles within a large corporation
• Ideally chemical or related industry experience
• Master’s or PhD degree in chemistry, natural sciences or related fields
• Industry knowledge of chemical markets and value-chains
• Strong AI-enabled strategy capabilities
• Highly analytical with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Accurate, fact-driven, and able to present complex scenarios to target audiences
• International experience; fluent in German and English (written and spoken)

• analytical mindset
• entrepreneurial drive
• strong presentation and communication skills
• AI-enhanced strategy
• strategy analytics and data interpretation
• portfolio and M&A screening