Description
Our client are a global leader within nutrition, health, beauty and life sciences. Within their Science and Research business they are seeking a Director of Chemical & Process Sciences.
The Role
- Lead & develop the Process Engineering, Process Chemistry & New Technology teams (8 scientists & technicians)
- Sound understanding of Process Safety and proven champion of HSE.
- Lead local process automation team and provide support for advanced process control and AI initiatives
- Provide scientific and technical leadership for the team on process intensification activities and review critically the project progress.
- Propose and lead process optimization programs to increase the competitiveness and sustainability of the ingredient’s portfolio
- Evaluate and implement innovative technologies to assure State of the Art technology in process optimization and industrial scale production based on successful business cases.
- Provide support and be member of the production site leadership team
The Candidate
- PhD or equivalent in Chemical or Process Engineering with proven track records in chemical process innovation, advanced process automation and data analysis
- Minimum 10+ years of industrial experience in the field of Chemical or Process Engineering covering Process Development and Intensification activities.
- Strong knowledge of modern synthetic organic chemistry, catalysis & process chemistry as well as process safety combined with in depth knowledge of fine chemical, polymer or agrochemical industry.
- Hands-on experience in an industrial environment and proven process optimization capabilities.
- Proven people leadership, strong team building capabilities, proven track record of personal development as well as ability to facilitate change
- Proven project management and proven track record of successful implementation of process optimization and new technologies on industrial scale.
- In depth knowledge of various industry such as fine chemical, polymer and fermentation.
- Passion for chemical process innovation, advanced process automation and data analysis.
