Your new company

One of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Their global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable them to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. They operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people.

Your new role

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree, Masters or PhD. in a related technical field such as Chemistry, Chemical Eng., Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering.
• Extensive experience within the R&D function with a strong focus on R&D functional excellence and people management experience
• A strong track record demonstrating process & project management skills and tangible success in implementing business strategies and tactics
• Honed skills in building and maintaining a high-performance team, change management and in eliminating barriers that hinder progress.
• Ability to influence across organizational & functional boundaries, business acumen and strong networking & communication skills.
• Technically strong, driven, will challenge and collaborate with team and other functions.
• Use of scientific method, statistical analysis and decision making, use of modern research tools (DoE, etc.)
• Mechanically inclined or strong willingness to learn application (injection molding, extrusion, etc.) with chemical/engineering/materials background.
• Strong prioritization skills – good understanding of what is required to achieve success.
• Excellent follow up, ownership mindset, positive attitude, desire to acknowledge and overcome challenges

What you'll get in return

Salary range 9M - 12M

What you need to do now

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