Business Technology Director Dielectrics - Multiple Locations

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Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

Your Role:

This role is the operational lead for research and development activities for the Dielectrics business. You are ultimately responsible for sustained growth and future prospects in the business through innovation protected by strong IP. New products should be developed based on a deep understanding of customer needs and partnership opportunities with OEM’s, combined with recognition of long-term trends in our industry and society at large.

• This is a manager of managers responsible for coordination of all R&D activities supporting the Dielectrics business, with ultimate accountability for safety of the R&D team and the NPI performance of this business.
• Coordination of TF R&D teams in Shizuoka, Carlsbad, Tempe, Hometown as well as affiliated research elsewhere, e.g. Banwol, Daejeon, ETCC, Sheboygan, San Jose. Ensure that efforts are coordinated and duly prioritized in consultation with Marketing, CAS and, most critically, OEM counterparts.
• The incumbent is expected to provide deep technical understanding of the dielectrics technology to provide guidance and ensure scientific rigor by the teams. They will capitalize on the technical synergies of merging organosilanes and SOD into a single R&D organization. Developing the right resources moving forward to maintain the position as supplier of choice for our customers and OEM partners. They ensure that research activities are innovation focused and follow sound scientific principles and will generate a strong patent position.
• Work with Dielectrics GM and head of TF R&D to effectively implement strategic initiatives.
• Work with managers to hold them accountable for key metrics; including gate passes, Accolade check list items, budget, etc.
• Ensure that modern data and digital techniques are appropriately used and that the R&D portfolio has an improving sustainability impact.
• They will also work with their peers in other BF’s and corporate labs to ensure a ‘One Company’s mindset is maintained.
• Represent the business as a technical leader to our customers and OEM partners and at conferences and other public venues.

The preferred locations for this role are Carlsbad, CA,  Tempe, AZ, Hometown (Tamaqua), PA. Other US locations may be considered. This role can also be located in Japan.

Who you are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in science or engineering or equivalent research experience.
• Extensive research background (>10 years) in chemistry, materials science or closely related areas
• Substantial professional experience including significant research management responsibility (>5 years).
• Requires senior to deep and/or broad knowledge and experience in their own discipline and should also possess market and competitor knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Leadership and Change Management skills
• Proven ability to create high performance organizations
• Innovation Management for growth
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills

Pay Range for this position: $109,400 - $328,200

Our ranges incorporate all levels and career types available within this specific role, and are derived from relevant industry market data.  Should we decide to make an offer, we will consider several factors, including but not limited to your location, skills, experience, career level, and other job-related factors.  This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance; life insurance; disability insurance; a 401(k) matching program; paid time off; and paid holidays; among other employee benefits. This role may also be eligible for short-term or long-term incentive compensation, including, but not limited to, cash bonuses.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

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