Manager Technology development Renewable Carbon Materials (d/f/m) at henkel

Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Chemical Synthesis, Formulation, Laboratory Management, Project Management, IP Protection, Digital Transformation, Stakeholder Management, Agile Working, German Language, English Language, Circular Economy, Renewable Carbon Materials

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

About this position Join us as a Technology Development Manager and get the opportunity to become a game changer to our team, working on new raw materials and prototypes based on circular materials to achieve common goals and drive organizational success. This is how you can dare to make an impact: What you'll do Manage and lead laboratories including a team of lab technicians and develop novel renewable carbon-based adhesives, sealants, and coatings Ensure safe laboratory work and operations in compliance with all relevant standards Contribute to Henkel’s technology leadership in advanced circular adhesives by identifying opportunities for new technologies, products, and performance improvements, and ensure appropriate IP protection Steer and facilitate knowledge sharing while supporting project teams in problem-solving across Henkel Adhesives Technologies Lead external collaborations with partners such as lab service providers, custom manufacturing partners, suppliers, start-ups, and academic institutions Drive and leverage digital transformation within the team, including the proactive adoption of digital lab management tools and other digital solutions for daily lab activities What makes you a good fit PhD degree in Chemistry 5 years of relevant work experience and deep know-how in chemical synthesis and/or formulation of adhesives, sealants or coatings Passion for new scalable technology and raw material synthesis in the context of circular economy Convincing and influencing presentation skills Strong collaborator within multifunctional teams across regions Agile working mindset to manage different projects in diverse technology fields Fluent German and English skills Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies Diverse national and international growth opportunities Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel MEGA Preventive Health Insurance CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance x Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

Responsibilities

Lead laboratories and teams to develop novel renewable carbon-based adhesives, sealants, and coatings. Manage external collaborations and drive digital transformation within lab operations to maintain technology leadership.