Head of R&D - BYK Netherlands B.V
Boelen Adviesgroep
- Deventer, Overijssel Denekamp, Overijssel
- Vast
- Voltijds
To ensure the success of BYK’s development efforts in the Netherlands, you maintain and develop your network with BYK R&D colleagues in Wesel, the End-Use (application) managers, their specialists and lab teams. Furthermore, you interact with regulatory affairs, procurement and external contacts such as suppliers, universities, and research institutions. By doing so, you facilitate an effective cooperation with all involved parties and ensure an efficient execution of your project portfolio. At the end of the project development cycle, you are responsible products are successfully transferred to BYK locations in the Netherlands, the United States, and China, as well as tolling partners when appropriate. You report to the Manager Research & Technology in Deventer, with a dotted line to the Technology Leader Surface Chemistry in Wesel.Profile
- An academic (MSc/PhD) degree in (bio)chemistry or chemical technology;
- 10+ years working experience of which 5 years in a leading role;
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience in the chemical industry with formulated product solutions in, for example, coatings, inks, adhesives or composites;
- Any knowledge of wax additives is obviously valued;
- Passionate tech professional with strong management and process skills that is not easily satisfied;
- A goal-oriented and customer-focused team player with a proactive and optimistic attitude;
- People manager with strong communicative and presentation skills;
- Dutch, English and reasonable to good proficiency in German is required;
- Based in an acceptable distance from Deventer, or willing to relocate.
- An inspiring work environment where your expertise and leadership are appreciated;
- The opportunity to contribute to innovations and work within an international network of professionals;
- A competitive salary and benefits package, with excellent opportunities for personal and professional growth.
With a strong focus on research and development, BYK Netherlands have made their mark in the market and continues to grow. The organization predominately uses batch production processes and have production facilities that allow a high degree of flexibility in producing emulsions, dispersions and solids under various conditions.