Head Research and Development

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the R&D strategy to deliver innovative, customer-focused resin technologies aligned withbusiness objectives.
• Lead the end-to-end development and commercialization of new products, from opportunity identificationthrough market launch.
• Partner with customers and commercial teams to translate market needs into impactful innovation projectsand technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership in resin synthesis, analytical sciences, formulation development, and technologytransfer to manufacturing.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D organization while fostering a culture of collaboration,innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Manage the R&D project portfolio, ensuring effective prioritization, resource optimization, and timely deliveryof strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with regional and global stakeholders to drive cross-functional execution, operational excellence,regulatory compliance, and sustainable business growth.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies to strengthen the companys innovationpipeline and competitive position.

Required skills and experience

• 10 years and above of progressive experience in Research & Development within the coatings, resins,polymers, specialty chemicals, adhesives, or related chemical manufacturing industries including significant experience in technical leadership.
• Demonstrated success leading R&D organizations driving innovation strategies, and delivering newproducts from concept through commercialization.
• Strong technical expertise inpolymer chemistry, resin synthesis, analytical sciences, formulationdevelopment, and technology transferwithin an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to translate customer and market opportunities into strategic innovation projects by partnering closely with commercial teams and customers.
• Extensive experience managing complex R&D project portfolios, including prioritization, resource planning,budgeting, risk management, and execution.
• Strong leadership capability with a successful track record of building, coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing technical teams while fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively with senior stakeholders across Commercial,Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, and Global R&D functions.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance innovation, customer needs, operational feasibility, andbusiness objectives.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, presentation, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Experience working within a multinational and matrix organization with regional or global stakeholderexposure is highly desirable.

Preferred candidate profile

• PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Advanced technical expertise in resin synthesis, polymer chemistry, coatings technology, or specialtychemicals.