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This is an incredible opportunity to join an evolving iconic brand which is part of an established global industrial business, leading a highly capable R&D team. This key hire requires someone who will bring a mix of strategic thinking and leadership as well as hands on knowledge of formulation science and it offers terrific long-term career progression opportunity.
The role requires
This is an incredible opportunity to join an evolving iconic brand which is part of an established global industrial business, leading a highly capable R&D team. This key hire requires someone who will bring a mix of strategic thinking and leadership as well as hands on knowledge of formulation science and it offers terrific long-term career progression opportunity.
The role requires
- Hands-on leadership and capability to deliver NPD, product and process improvements, plus cost management across global and local projects
- Proven leadership capability. Robust stakeholder engagement skills are essential
- Strong formulation science/chemistry knowledge (sealants / fillers, paint / inks) in order to mentor the team
- Management of a team of 3 direct reports (4 in team)
- Collaboration with marketing to build strategically aligned NPD pipeline
- Commercial nous - accountable for R&D financial outcomes
- Risk mitigation and problem solving strength
- Tertiary qualification in Chemistry / Chemical Engineering
- Minimum 10 years industrial R&D experience - a subject matter expert in sealants, adhesives, coatings or similar
- 3-5 years experience managing direct reports
- Sound working knowledge of innovation process, and regulations
- Impeccable communication and interpersonal skills
- Accountable – results focused
- Confidence to challenge established ways of working with new processes and procedures, can drive an agenda
- Energised by a customer focused, consumer driven business with a strong and innovative team culture
