R&D Manager – Infrastructure
Arkema
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Tulsa • Oklahoma • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for guiding and managing the Infrastructure (Asphalt and Pavement applications) R&D portfolio from initial ideation through full commercialization.
- Work with the BU leaders and the R&D Director on project selection and prioritization.
- Work closely with the BU leadership to drive the technical programs through the different phases of commercialization.
- Makes use of Portfolio management and Stage Gate to successfully drive programs to commercialization.
- Contributes to the global innovation strategy and portfolio of programs; Leads the North American portfolio for Infrastructure.
- Ensures that the NA Innovation and New Product Development programs are properly organized, resourced and in-sync with the global programs.
- Develop IP portfolio in Infrastructure and makes recommendations concerning NA portfolio and competitive landscape.
- Propose new R&D projects to the R&D Director and the NA leadership team, Outline resources and capital expenditures required to ensure a pipeline to develop and enhance the portfolio.
- Ensure technical and scientific competencies are aligned with business objectives and strategies.
- Develop product roadmaps and multigenerational product plans to meet business objectives.
- Communicate to management: Progress on development projects, significant technical or market findings which may offer new business opportunities.
- Communicate on technical papers at conferences and manage webinars and customer road shows.
- Support business strategies and initiatives at key customers by building relationships with key stakeholders.
- Work with the sales force to coordinate and participate in field trials with customers.
- Responsible for performance reviews, career development and safety for direct reports in their organization within R&D group in North America.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred in Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical/Civil Engineering
- 10+ years of experience in specialty chemicals/Asphalt and/or Pavement chemicals
- Demonstrated innovation track record
- Demonstrated technical and managerial excellence which delivers significant commercial impact in a globalized business
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
portfolio managementStage Gateproduct roadmapsmultigenerational product plansR&D project developmenttechnical competenciesscientific competenciesinnovation strategycommercializationspecialty chemicals
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingproject selectionprioritizationteam managementcareer developmentperformance reviewsstakeholder engagementcustomer interaction
Certifications
Ph.D.advanced degree