Chemical Process Manager - Research and Innovation M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

Our client is a global leader in advanced materials and chemical solutions, actively investing in research and innovation to drive major technological breakthroughs. As part of a strategic transformation, the company is building a brand-new Process Intensification team within its Research & Innovation department.

• Build, lead, and mentor a global team of process intensification experts (scientists & engineers).
  
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop process intensification technologies that reduce energy consumption and CAPEX.
• Lead the design and improvement of critical process equipment (reactors, separation technologies, heat integration, etc.).
• Translate research insights into industrial solutions and future plant concepts.
• Ensure projects follow stringent process safety and engineering standards.
• Work closely with internal engineering teams, R&I groups, plant operations, and global business units.
• Collaborate with external partners such as universities, research centres, and technology suppliers.
• Drive cross-functional decision-making and communicate technical insights effectively.
• Oversee a portfolio of innovation and development projects in process intensification.
• Ensure technical milestones, timelines, and safety requirements are met.
• Contribute to building internal methodologies, best practices, and technical frameworks for process intensification.
• Promote knowledge sharing across global teams.

Jouw profiel

• PhD in Chemical Engineering (preferred), or Master's degree with 10-15 years of relevant experience.
• Strong experience in process intensification, equipment design, or advanced chemical process development.
• Experience in plant operations or scale-up environments is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of hydrogen processes or intensification technologies is a plus.
• Minimum 1 year of people management experience (team leadership, coaching, or technical supervision).
• Professional proficiency in English (additional languages are an asset but not required)

Voordelen van de betrekking

• A competitive salary range, depending on experience.
• Bonus and incentive structure within a comprehensive rewards package.
• Extensive benefits including healthcare coverage, life & disability insurance, flexible working arrangements, and well-being initiatives.
• Strong focus on professional development: access to training, career progression pathways, internal mobility, and Employee Resource Groups.
• Minimum 16 weeks of parental leave and broad family support benefits.
• The opportunity to build and lead a new team from the ground up and contribute to transformative energy-efficiency and process-innovation projects.

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