Research And Development Manager

Research and Development Manager will lead a team of scientists and technicians to develop central chemistry and rheology solutions that impact multiple businesses in alignment with the R&D strategy. This position will guide the team in safety initiatives as well as laboratory operations, and report to the Senior R&D Leader. Research and Development Manager Responsibilities: Build an annual performance objective for safety. Partners with Program Leaders and business unit R&D teams to build a capability development roadmap in alignment with the strategy and business unit long term plans. Executes development of new capabilities through a balanced mix of external partnerships and internal investments. Establishes and maintains deep collaborations between teams across the organization. Plans, coordinates, and executes chemistry lab work in strong collaboration with Program Leaders and Business Unit R&D teams. Develops broader R&D organizational capability by sharing central knowledge, confirmed test methods and equipment through a teaching model. Develop suitable solutions in collaboration with product developers based on current and future operational capabilities. Creates and leverages connections with external labs, universities, and research firms to advance innovation. Establishes a high level of rigor around technical documentation and knowledge generation. Leads team members with a growth mindset, provides challenging development objectives, and inspires the team to achieve top performance. Research and Development Manager Requirements: Advanced degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or related technical field. Minimum 3 years project management experience in R&D and/or manufacturing environments. Demonstrated ability to manage a technical project portfolio. Demonstrated people leadership in an R&D environment. Ability to travel up to 25%. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Research and Science Industries Wholesale Building Materials Chemical Raw Materials Manufacturing Chemical Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-03-12