R&D Manager

hace 3 horas

Mexico City Arkema A tiempo completo

Help us shape the future through advanced materials for a more sustainable world.

We are Arkema , a global leader in specialty materials.

We are looking for an R&D Manager – Coatings , a strategic and hands-on leader passionate about innovation, product development, and customer-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the Mexico Coatings R&D and Technical Service organization, managing a team of approximately 8 R&D chemists, application engineers, and technicians.
- Drive the successful execution and commercialization of new products in close collaboration with commercial and marketing teams.
- Ensure on-time delivery of development projects, including ownership of project documentation, intellectual property filings, and technical publications.
- Define and track team and individual objectives, monitoring performance through relevant R&D metrics.
- Ensure safe laboratory operations and foster a strong culture of safety and compliance.
- Establish and expand synthesis capabilities in collaboration with global R&D leadership and support robust regional scale-up processes.
- Promote cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration to identify opportunities and accelerate project progress.
- Communicate project status, budget adherence, and key technical or market insights to senior management.

Portfolio & Innovation Leadership

- Oversee the regional portfolio of R&D programs in partnership with marketing and business stakeholders.
- Ensure efficient resource utilization and strong alignment with global Coating Resins innovation strategies.
- Develop and protect intellectual property through patents, confidentiality agreements, and joint development agreements.
- Propose and prioritize R&D initiatives to balance short- and long-term business impact.

Customer & Technical Service Leadership

- Partner with sales and marketing to define customer technical service strategies and account plans.
- Translate customer needs into differentiated product and business opportunities.
- Actively promote Arkema's R&D capabilities to current and prospective customers.
- Strengthen customer relationships at multiple organizational levels and support resolution of quality issues.

Requirements

- PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science/Polymer Science or Engineering, or BS/MS with equivalent experience.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the chemical or polymers industry.
- At least 5 years of proven technical and people leadership with demonstrated commercial impact.
- Strong written and verbal communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated record of technical achievements, publications, and innovation.
- Background in polymer science, emulsion technology, coatings, or closely related applications.
- Formulation experience is a strong plus.

Join a global organization that offers international exposure, professional growth, and competitive benefits beyond statutory requirements .

What are you waiting for? Apply now and be part of Arkema's future.

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