Victrex is seeking a dynamic, self-driven and experienced individual who excels in the discovery, analysis and evaluation of new and emerging technologies, products, services, and trends, to expand the strategic innovation portfolio in the pursuit of creating impactful new markets for Victrex.

INTERNAL KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Share insights and best practices with internal teams to encourage a culture of innovation.

EXTERNAL KNOWLEDGE SHARING

Serve as a subject matter expert, promoting adoption of Victrex solutions through market education and customer collaboration.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Significant expertise in materials or polymer science relevant to Victrex’s target markets.
• Proven application and system-level experience in a commercial industrial environment, delivering technical solutions to customer decision-makers.
• Demonstrable ability to conduct in-depth technology scouting and research on emerging technologies and present findings to internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong competence in market research, commercial acumen and market positioning.
• Good understanding of strategic marketing assessment processes, practices, and decision-making tools.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills in complex global settings.
• Knowledge and practical use of digital tools and platforms is desirable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Essential: Masters/Honours degree or equivalent in polymer science, materials science, chemistry, or engineering discipline.
• Desirable: PhD in polymer science, materials science, chemistry, or engineering discipline. Business relevant qualifications would be an added advantage.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the future of advanced materials, technologies, and business ventures across global markets.
This position would suit an individual with technical, business and marketing experience. The role relies on technical expertise to enable good decision-marking regarding the suitability of breakthrough innovations, in partnership with marketing colleagues. You will need a strategic mindset, and to be able to work collaboratively.
You will be leading the technical scouting for new opportunities, whether adjacencies or in support of current business.
Candidates will have a strong and demonstrable orientation toward technical expertise, relevant to Victrex’s business and markets, and possess expertise in technology scouting, technology road mapping, market research, and commercial acumen to balance the technical strengths. Competencies in digital technologies and future-focused application markets being highly desirable.
We seek experienced candidates that have strengths in leadership, both autonomously and with reporting teams, for future leadership opportunities in the business.

KEY ROLE METRICS

• Identification of growth opportunities with annual revenue impact potential in the scale of £10M-£100M.
• Development and management of multiple key external global value chain and ecosystem contacts.
• 3-5 simultaneous technology scouting & new innovation projects annually
• 3-5 new IP opportunities identified and submitted annually

Why is this Role Unique?

• Opportunity to influence and drive innovation in the polymer industry.
• Cross-functional exposure to technical, marketing and commercial disciplines.
• Key involvement in aligning advanced materials to strategic market needs.

• Work alongside industry-leading professionals in a collaborative environment.