Manager PD EIMEA (d/f/m) - #2198538

What You´ll Do

• Lead and conduct projects to deliver innovation results in alignment with business priorities
• Manage technician(s) and/or junior chemist(s)
• Design, develop, prepare, execute and support on-time commercialization of new adhesive formulations and products
• Prepare and deliver technical presentations to internal teams, management, customers and technical conferences.
• Directly interact and communicate with external customers and respond to customer requests in timely fashion
• Effectively work with cross functional teams and collaborate with global PD teams
• Monitor IP landscape of responsible area(s), develop/execute IP strategy
• Be a technical lead of assigned technology area(s) and liaison with global teams to drive technology platform development
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Sciences and Materials Science, is highly preferred
• 5+ years of product development experience in the areas of adhesives, coatings or sealants is required
• Proven track-record to invent and innovate, and strong ability to design and implement experiments are needed as well as record of successful new product development delivery
• Professional laboratory skills are essential
• The ability to work autonomously on multiple projects is needed
• Strong oral and written communication skills, and excellent interpersonal skills are essential
  
  

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
• 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.