Nouryon

Research Manager Metal Alkyls – Nouryon – Deventer

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Are you an innovative and engaged team leader with a passion for complex metal organic chemistry and a keen interest in leading a research team? At Nouryon, we are seeking a talented and driven individual to join our team as a full-time Research and Development Manager in Deventer.

 
At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

About the role

Nouryon Polymer Specialties is the world’s leading producer of organic peroxides, metal alkyls, and organometallic specialties—essential components for the polymer industry. As sustainability becomes increasingly vital, we are dedicated to discovering innovative ways to create a greener future. Our efforts include developing sustainable solutions for our products and their applications in polymer manufacturing.

As a Research Manager, you will lead a team of 6-10 researchers responsible for supporting the core business as well as driving new developments, exploring new products and processes which are used as catalyst systems for the production of polyolefins.

Your responsibilities as Research Manager will include

  • Co-develop the business/RD&I strategy; translating the RD&I strategy into tactical and operational plans and budgets
  • Deliver new products and processes within the area of complex metal organics and metal alkyls
  • Support the core business through plant and customer support
  • Collaborating with the global Technology group and global Nouryon metal alkyl production sites
  • Attracting, leading, coaching, appraising and developing teams, driving workforce planning according to business and RD&I strategy
  • Driving engagement and managing talent development and succession planning
  • Mentoring, training and coaching colleagues to build knowledge and expertise
  • We believe you bring

    ·At least 5 years of industrial experience in relevant area; additional experience in polymer chemistry/catalysis is a strong advantage.

    ·A PhD in Organometallic or Organic Chemistry

  • Experience with leading a team of researchers
  • Strong experience in collaborating with (commercial) business partners
  • Great if you have

    ·Experience in project management

    We believe you are

  • Able to utilize expert technical knowledge to maximize impact across business lines
  • Are highly motivational and help drive others toward their goals
  •  
    We offer you

    the chance to work with various stakeholders across all levels of the organization. The Polymer Specialties team is striving to be better every day and are always willing to help whenever necessary. Our employment package comprises:

  • A permanent contract with a probationary period of 2 months
  • A gross basic annual salary including holiday allowance based on your knowledge and experience between EUR 116,000 and EUR 140.000
  • 30 vacation days
  • A performance bonus based on KPI’s
  • Excellent pension scheme
  • Good growth and training opportunities
  • Good to know

    This is a permanent position on a full-time basis, based in Deventer, The Netherlands, with a travel component of under 10% to the US and China. In this role you report to the VP R&D Polymer Specialties.

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