MANAGER GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL COATINGS R&D (M/F/D)

Descrição da Função Elementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over employees working at 23 locations across the globe.
They create high-value specialty additives that enhance the performance of their customers’ products and make a positive change in the world.
Elementis is establishing a new office and modern laboratory in Porto, Portugal.
They offer exciting roles in Research & Development, Human Resources, Finance, Logistics, Customer Service, Regulatory/Product Stewardship, Sales & Marketing, providing a diverse range of opportunities to grow and make an impact.
Most of the roles are regional or global.
The Manager, Global  Industrial   is responsible for   providing  solutions to  industrial market trends,  customer needs and requirements.
This will be  enabled  through testing  commercial  available products or expansion of the product portfolio  according  the Stage Gate process  to support the Elementis growth strategy.
Your new role.
Identifying market and customer needs by cooperation with marketing  and regular technical reviews with customer.
Develop strong customer relationship through technical reviews, technical presentations and discussion on ideas and innovative concepts.
Lead and guide a global team of scientists responsible for developing technical solutions by defining the requirements, designing specific application testing and assess the technical results to be presented to the customer.
Ensure and approve documentation and reporting of technical results to the organization.
Identify potential new applications for Elementis products and support commercial teams in capturing new business, assessing market trends, developing business cases, and evaluating benchmark materials.
Support trade studies to differentiate and provide recommendations on product options and selection based on customer interests.
Support the development stage gate process for new products by providing data and technical results in all relevant stage gate process steps.
Cooperate intensively with marketing, sales, product stewardship and production to ensure a successful launch of new products.
Lead technical training for commercial teams, distributors and customers.
Support procurement and quality projects    What you'll need to succeed.
Education.
A degree in chemistry, preferably Master of Science or Ph.
.
Relevant areas are Organic chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry,   Experience.
10+ years of practical experience of industrial coating formulation and customer collaboration.
5+ years leading R&D teams.
Additional experience in adhesive & sealants formulation and testing is desirable.
Experience in polymer synthesis is desirable but not required.
IT Skills.
Microsoft Office, Presentation software, Project management software, Salesforce, JDE, Experimental design   Language Skills.
fluent in spoken and written English, second language is beneficial (apart from Portuguese)   Working arrangements.
Minimum 3 days per week in the office, 5 days for lab position   Traveling required.
% of travel required   This position will have a hybrid regime with a minimum of 3 days in the office.
Whilst this role will be based at the Porto Hub, there will be occasions where you may be required to travel to other Elementis sites.