Global Epoxy R&D Leader

Title: Global Epoxy R&D Leader
Location: Houston, TX

Schedule: Hybrid schedule available of up to 2 days remote per week
Relocation Available

Focus: The Global Epoxy R&D Leader is a key staff position for Olin's Epoxy business, reporting to the President, Epoxy and has responsibility for leading the global R&D and TS&D organization to drive innovation and development across the Epoxy portfolio.

Global Epoxy R&D Leader Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute R&D strategies and initiatives in support of the Epoxy business strategy.
• Ensure the successful development and execution of new products and technologies for Olin's various platforms: Composites, Wind, Coating, Formulated Products, Electronics, etc.
• Partner with North America formulated product leadership to enhance the commercialization of the innovation pipeline by dynamically prioritizing and allocating resources.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
• Drive the innovation/new product development portfolio for all technical platforms; this includes interfacing with Business leadership, as well as Marketing and Sales teams to shape innovation projects, co-leading them (with marketing) through the stage-gate process and commercializing new products or new applications for existing technology, working cross functionally with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and EH&S.
• Lead the TS&D team to provide Technical Service to strategic accounts for the business; this includes delivering growth of existing product sales, enabling new innovation sales, and troubleshooting customer issues by working closely with Quality, Manufacturing/Technology center and EH&S.
• Understand and incorporate the competitive landscape in technology mapping; work with legal team to manage IP and secure freedom to practice and patent new technologies.

Global Epoxy R&D Leader Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree*; Physics or Engineering degree preferred; Master's Degree* or PhD in chemistry preferred
• 12+ years related experience to include leading large-scale R&D projects and product development and commercialization; prior experience with global corporation strongly preferred
• Record of published research and patents
• Strong understanding of current industry trends and technologies
• Proven leadership and team management; experience leading a global team strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally with various departments
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Experience with regulatory compliance and quality standards

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*Degree must be from a school that is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the Secretary of Education of the U.S. Department of Education or equivalent program from an international university.

Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship. We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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