Manage the New Materials discovery portfolio and deliver novel, differentiated materials to enable the business
Leadership, talent, and career development management; building a results-driven, diverse, and inclusive team
Lead the UOP research patent committee and be a zealot for innovation and patent strategy.
Prepare the new materials annual operating plan including, discovery and capability projects, capital plan, and champion outside innovation strategies where they augment UOP capability.
Track budget and milestone Do/Say, KPIs, and productivity improvements
Project coordination and resource management
YOU MUST HAVE
Masters Degree in Material Science or Chemistry with at least 7 years post-graduate experience
At least 2 years as major contributor to or leader of experiment-focused R&D projects
Expertise in synthetic chemistry and materials characterization
Experience with novel materials patentability
WE VALUE
Ph.D. in Material Science or Chemistry
Experience leading R&D project teams
Familiarity with metal oxides and other 3 dimensional structural archetypes
Experience with safe chemical laboratory operations
Ability to lead, motivate, develop and mentor others
History of delivering results in technically complex problems and projects
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Reliable and trustworthy with highest ethical standards
Flexible to work across cultures and time zones
Compensation& Benefits:
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Additional Information
JOB ID: req454733
Category: Engineering
Location: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United States