Director Research and Development

Sun Chemical Corporation • Cincinnati, OH • 1w ago

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries.Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website atwww.sunchemical.comor connect with us onLinkedInorTwitter
Director of Research & Development, Pigments and Additives
Sun Chemical is seeking aDirector of Research & Development, Pigments and Additives to join our Cincinnati, Ohio R&D department. The Director leads the development of organic pigment technologies from concept to launch, managing a team of chemists and technicians. This role combines technical expertise in organic synthesis and physical chemistry with strong leadership and project management skills. Key responsibilities include ensuring team safety, prioritizing R&D initiatives to meet business goals, and collaborating with manufacturing and customers to resolve quality issues. The Director also drives innovation by identifying new opportunities and translating them into actionable project plans.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Product Development: Lead research and development of organic pigments and additives, from concept through commercialization, aligning with global business strategies.
Team Leadership: Manage and develop technical staff through performance reviews, training, and resource planning to meet project and organizational goals.
Portfolio Management: Prioritize R&D projects in coordination with the CTO, technology leaders, and business managers to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Innovation: Foster a culture of creativity and innovation throughout the product development cycle. Ensure IP protection and freedom to operate for new technologies.
Customer Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with global customers to understand and address their long-term technical needs.
Project Management: Apply project management tools to ensure timely and successful product development, meeting key milestones and deliverables.
Safety & Stewardship: Promote a strong safety culture and ensure new products and processes are safe to manufacture and use, incorporating best practices and continuous improvement.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Masters or PHD in Chemistry strongly preferred, focus on Organic or Physical Chemistry would be ideal
10+ years of experience in pigment or related chemical research
Proven leadership and team management capabilities
Formal training in statistics and project management
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and business concepts to diverse audiences
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Strong analytical thinking, with a creative and innovative approach to problem-solving; proficiency in data analysis and statistical methods is essential
BENEFITS
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.
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