Research and Development Director

3 weeks ago

Newark, Delaware, United States TAGHLEEF INDUSTRIES Full time
Job Description

Taghleef Industries is seeking a highly skilled Research and Development Manager to lead the R&D organization in North America and Canada. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Research activities and Development project portfolio to support the Business Teams Flexibles and Labels in their activities towards Taghleef ́s customers.

The R&D team consists of R&D Scientists that work on Process Technologies and Material Sciences, R&D Engineers that work on Application development and supporting the Business Teams Flexibles and Labels, R&D laboratory that provides analytical services, and R&D pilot plant that organizes and carries out the qualification of raw materials, the determination of process windows, and development of new structure.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Polymer Science, or closely related field, and at least 10 years of related experience in film manufacturing or packaging industry. Backgrounds in Food Contact applications, especially if related to moisture, gas, and aroma barrier, are considered a plus.

The Research and Development Manager will be responsible for managing budgets, setting targets, and contributing to the implementation of the overall business strategy. This role will also ensure communication and presentations to inside Taghleef groups and external contacts including customers, suppliers, trade associations, universities, and consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate and prioritize R&D activities in North America and Canada.
  • Provide R&D expertise, guidance, and strategy to develop, optimize, validate, and execute projects.
  • Cooperate with Business Teams to understand and monitor competitive landscape and customers' needs.
  • Coordinate with R&D team members (scientists and R&D engineers) to define the technical strategy to accomplish agreed targets.
  • Definition of Intellectual Properties and support of global IP coordinator.
  • Establishment of policy for utilization of shared R&D resources together with stakeholders, implementation, and adaptation.
  • Manage timely pursuance of development projects across the North America and Canada sites in coordination with the local teams in other regions.
  • Accountability for project timelines.
  • Participation in business development activities.
  • In coordination with Technical Service, promotes and pursues cooperation with customers, suppliers of conversion machines and other external partners.
  • Scouting for technologies, materials, and processes to diversify portfolio and increase value, advise senior management accordingly and pursue agreed projects.
  • Provide European stakeholders with strategic regulatory and R&D policy perspectives.
  • Guide and advise senior management in selecting strategic targets, establishing priorities, and developing and executing projects.
  • Align with the Group R&D Strategy and ensure regional support for Global Projects.
  • Structure of the R&D organization for NA/CAN in coordination with the Group R&D leader and the Business heads.
  • Develop and apply R&D management tools (project list, stage-gate process, governance).
  • Run regular project reviews with stakeholders.
  • Support cost calculation and reporting.
  • Allocate and manage R&D budget.
  • Accountability for project timelines.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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