Global Application Technology Lead Scientist
Job Description
<ul><li>Ph.D./MSc in related discipline or 7-10 years relevant experience in related field with B.S. degree.</li><li>Able to drive, lead and guide technology development programs, based on a clear understanding of market trends and business strategy, whilst ensuring:</li><li>Timelines and budget.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of experience in application development or other relevant disciplines.</li><li>Broad understanding and experience of markets and applications where our products/polymers are used.</li><li></li><ul><li>Understand the state of the art in advanced conversion processes; some hands-on experience in plastics processing (e.g., Extrusion or Molding processes, tooling etc.) is a plus.</li><li>Good understanding of CAE, Predictive Engineering, 3D printing is a plus.</li><li>Experience in customer and external interactions / presentations.</li><li>Excellent communication skills; excellent written and verbal communication in English.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, pragmatic, able to work in global cross-functional teams.</li><li>Scientific coaching of young researchers/engineers.</li><ul><li>Understand the state of the art in advanced conversion processes; some hands-on experience in plastics processing (e.g., Extrusion or Molding processes, tooling etc.) is a plus.</li><li>Good understanding of CAE, Predictive Engineering, 3D printing is a plus.</li><li>Experience in customer and external interactions / presentations.</li><li>Excellent communication skills; excellent written and verbal communication in English.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, pragmatic, able to work in global cross-functional teams.</li><li>Scientific coaching of young researchers/engineers.</li></ul></ul></ul><p><br></p><strong>Requirements</strong><p><br></p>The global applications Lead/Staff Scientist leads the development of new applications focusing on AD&IS segments/markets. Bringing technical competence in application technology to support the product lines where necessary on a global level.<p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and drive highly motivated, impactful, innovative research programs on application development in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders (MD&IS, BU, Technology groups, stakeholders, customers, and external parties) to support segment growth to achieve the organization 2025 vision.</li><li>Responsible to translate customer requirements, specifications and expectations into clear application engineering and processing plans and Design of Experiments.</li><li>Proactively communicate with project team members and business stakeholders on progress. Report results and present them to stakeholders and customers.</li><li>Work together to ensure an excellent internal network with business, MDTS, product lines and project leaders in the organization to analyze and understand market needs across all segments.C</li><li>Build and maintain an extensive external network along the value chain, including government bodies, brand owners, converters, machine manufacturers and top research institutes.</li><li>Identify application, resin opportunities, and lead key programs that enable differentiated growth.</li><li>Leverage intellectual property to maximize business growth in the domain.</li><li>Lead the implementation of new applications with stakeholders.</li></ul>
