Head of Global Technical Applications & Technology (Hybrid)

Company: Lanxess
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: November 27, 2022

Job Description:

Who we are:



LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 7.6 billion in 2021 and about 14,900 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics.



LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.



In the United States, LANXESS employs more than 2,000 people at 25 locations in 11 states.



What we can offer you:



LANXESS is a young company with strong roots! We derive our strength from global presence, management excellence and most importantly our people! Our employees are the pillars of our success.



We offer exciting career opportunities regionally as well as internationally, educational assistance programs, competitive pay and benefits, language training programs, and many other personal and professional development programs that are a part of our vision and values that drive our ongoing success.



Job Highlights



* Build, lead, and manage a global, multidisciplinary team of technical experts focused on delivering and developing sustainable technical solutions and new products that address microbial control challenges facing customers in the personal care, home care, and human health markets.

* Define and drive technical strategy in collaboration with commercial and product marketing functions to deliver short- and long-term growth, understanding the microbial control needs, trends, and regulatory landscape within the personal care, home care, and health care.

* Expand and develop the strategic innovation pipeline for the Business Line in alignment with business strategy. Identification, analysis, and development of new and naturally-derived microbial control opportunities and technology, as well as developing capabilities to enable technology development. Deliver successful launches of new technology and new products. Partner with, and lead team in partnering with, all functions across the business to deliver successful launches.

* Develop a technical leadership position externally for the Business Line through strategic participation in professional organizations and symposia, as well as delivering customer-focused education events such as webinars, conference presentations, and technical publications.

* Develop proprietary positions for the business through competitive analysis, analysis of external technology and in-licensing opportunities, as well as development of new differentiated intellectual property



Requirements



* M.Sc. in Chemistry, Biological Science, Engineering Sciences, or other related scientific discipline. PhD preferred; professional experience > 10 years

* Demonstrated ability to interface with customers/external partners and implement technical solutions which deliver financial results. Demonstrated ability to innovate and define new approaches. Demonstrated record of achievement in a technical role

* Experience in leading a technical team and delivering results through that team

* Excellent communication and influencing skills both externally and internally

* Experience within the personal care and/or home care industry is strongly preferred



Full-time 40 hours/week based in Wilmington DE, Hybrid work possible, Travel requirement 20-30%



What we offer you:



* Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.

* Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.

* Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.

* Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning .



Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.



Join the LANXESS team!



Must include a resume.



Requisition ID: 4141



Location:



Wilmington, DE, US, 19803



Work Arrangement: Partially remote



Level of Experience: Middle management



Nearest Major Market: Wilmington



Nearest Secondary Market: Philadelphia



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