KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Your duties as the Head of R&D will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Lead and oversee multiple technical and product development programmes, ensuring delivery against scope, timelines, and milestones.
• Translate high-level business and R&D objectives into clear, structured project plans, dependencies, and resource requirements.
• Collaborate closely with senior leadership to align scientific strategies with commercial and regulatory goals.
• Build, manage, and mentor cross-functional R&D teams, fostering accountability and high performance.
• As the Head of R&D, you will support and contribute to technical decision-making, stage-gate processes, and project documentation.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Head of R&D we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

• A Degree or higher level in Chemistry, Materials Science or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in managing technical projects within a synthetic chemistry / material chemistry environment for the commercialisation of material applications. Priority will be given to those working specifically with applications for the bioprocessing sector.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience supporting, motivating, and developing diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex scientific topics clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.