Technical Director (or Sr. Technical Manager)

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Technical leader to lead key research and development programs shaping our technology roadmap and driving innovation competitive edge and enhancing the business sustainability and profitability. This role will provide strategic technical guidance coordinate cross-functional research efforts prioritize R&D projects and manage resources to achieve ambitious goals. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with a strong track record of translating business needs into innovative technical solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Mentor: Supervise technical managers/leads fostering a high-performing team environment through positive leadership influence and collaborative partnership. Develop and manage regional R&D team strategy and provide portfolio management guidance.

• Portfolio Management & Execution: Effectively motivate and guide teams to maximize performance and ensure portfolios are effectively initiated planned executed monitored and controlled to achieve organizational objectives. Drive the team to consistently meet deadlines and deliver impactful results.

• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Communicate effectively with divisional leaders customers the broader scientific community and external innovation ecosystems. Collaborate with customers to translate unmet needs into actionable technical requirements. Facilitate and manage communication and relationships with external business partners through technical insights.

• Strategic Innovation & Competitive Advantage: Leverage business trends and customer insights to define actionable goals that create a competitive advantage. Champion the identification and development of new technologies to create novel products and business opportunities. Articulate the business rationale for exploring emerging technologies and secure appropriate resources for successful execution.

• Technical Leadership & Problem-Solving: Understand complex technical challenges and guide the development of innovative solutions and prototypes. Work closely with cross-functional teams to establish and drive technical programs that deliver proprietary products to the market.

• Drive Results & Deliver Value: Drive both short-term and long-term results to maintain the organizations credibility and generate opportunities for R&D to significantly contribute to business value.

• Ethical Leadership: Model and promote the Corporations Code of Business Ethics and Values.

Qualifications :

• Candidates with stronger technical insights on adhesives and pressure sensitive adhesives are preferred.

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline such as chemistry chemical engineering material science polymers is highly preferred.

• 15 years of experience in Materials R&D engineering research scientific research or a related field including 8 years of progressive technology management experience.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Demonstrated success in translating business needs into actionable technical strategies and innovative product development.

• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

• Proven ability to manage and mentor technical teams fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.

• Deep scientific and engineering knowledge within relevant areas.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively advise influence and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

其他信息 :

AVERY DENNISON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or other protected status.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time