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Director R&D EMEA (Innovation Lead) Thermoplastics Masterbatches
Overview
Astrantia Talent has been retained by a Familyowned business provides innovative solutions to clients in various sectors focusing on excellence and sustainability.
The R&D Director Europe oversees technical development in the Thermoplastic/Masterbatch market in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities include coordinating company capabilities to ensure project execution leading technical initiatives and managing laboratory formulation and manufacturing support for polymer applications.
The position will drive the companys strategic direction foster innovation and deliver highquality solutions to customers.
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Responsibilities
Guide the EMEA Thermoplastics team in executing product development and technical service tasks
Collaborate with Strategic Marketing and Product Managers to develop technology strategies.
Conduct comprehensive research attending trade shows and leveraging resources to scout new technologies.
Regularly visit customers to provide technical support and present results.
Lead customer needs and innovation meetings identifying new opportunities.
Collaborate with customers to tailor materials to their specific needs.
Address technical topics from design to quality initiatives for all thermoplastic applications.
Evaluate regional production formulation and capabilities suggesting improvements for global alignment.
Requirements:
Minimum bachelors degree in chemistry Chemical Engineering Materials Science or a related field preferably a masters degree or higher.
Relevant industry experience in customer product development.
Experience in presenting new technologies to stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership experience in a similar role.
Ability to foster a collaborative approach to problemsolving within the team.
Understanding of managing technical projects in a global market environment.
Experience in overseeing and leading technical projects to successful outcomes.
For more Information contact:
Jenny Bhnlein
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Phone: 49 (0)
Remote Work :
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Full Time