We’re seeking a visionary and hands-on Director of R&D to lead innovation at the intersection of chemistry, manufacturing, and customer success. This role isn’t just about technical depth—it’s about commercial impact, global collaboration, and accelerating the pace of new product development in a highly competitive and evolving industry.
As a key member of the Leadership Team, you will set the direction of our technical roadmap, oversee a high-performing team of chemists, and collaborate across continents to bring breakthrough products to market. This is your opportunity to shape the future of our business and our industry.

What You’ll Do

• Drive strategic and technical leadership across new product development, manufacturing support, and innovation pipeline.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Global Innovation Teams to align technical strategy with commercial growth.
• Represent our technical vision with external stakeholders, key customers, and industry organizations.
• Lead and develop a dynamic R&D team while instilling a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific rigor.
• Translate customer pain points into breakthrough solutions—and bring them to market with discipline and speed.
• Bridge the gap between local innovation and global collaboration, reporting into both the CEO and our parent company’s VP of Global R&D in Germany.

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