Senior Scientist, New Growth Areas/Adjacencies (M/F/D)

Hays

Porto
Permanente
Horário completo

Há 2 mêses

Descrição da FunçãoElementis is a global specialty chemicals company, with over 1,300 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 Senior Scientist for the Adjacent market will drive the development of new segments in cooperation with the marketing department team. His technical expertise is needed to understand better and faster the needs to be successful in new segments. Designing and execution of prove of concept testing internal or external will be part of the positionYour new role:

Develop in cooperation with marketing strategies to learn and penetrate new segments (=adjacent markets, e.g. Ceramics, Composites, Plastics, Dispersant for the Battery Market)

Identify, coordinate, and work with external research, academic and new venture partners to discover and present new technology and innovation platforms to leadership team?

Design and execute needed studies for multiple project simultaneously - internal or external - to collect scientific product data.

Perform an active role in new product brainstorming sessions with Marketing and R&D. Develop new concepts and present ideas to Marketing.?

Review patent landscape to identify market launches and cross industry inspiration?

Lead technical training for commercial teams, distributors and customers.

Maintenance and set-up of application preparation and measurement equipment in accordance to existing ELEMENTIS HSE and lab instructions.

What you'll need to succeed:

Education: A degree in chemistry or chemical engineering, preferably Master of science or PhD. Relevant areas are Organic chemistry, Polymer chemistry, Physical chemistry,

Experience: 5+ years if PhD degree, 10+ years if Bachelor's or Masters degree, of practical experience with customer collaboration/customer service. Technical Experience in targeting new segments.

Experience in polymer synthesis is desirable but not required.

IT Skills: Microsoft Office, Presentation software, Project management software

Desireable: Salesforce, JDE, Experimental design, Rheocompas

Language Skills: fluent in spoken and written English, second language is beneficial (apart from Portuguese)

Working arrangements: On site

Traveling required: up to 25 % of travel required

This position will have fully on-site regime. 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.Contactopara responder a este anúncio.

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