At Nouryon, our global team of changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher goals collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer societys needs – today and in the future. Purpose of the Job Design experiments and execute lab work for prioritized projects. Provide application support and training to sales team, customers and distributors. Support Sales Team with join visits to key markets / customers. Coordinate with global technical teams to facilitate sharing of information. Stay abreast of technical developments in the industry. About the job (Job Responsibilities) To provide technical support for Personal Care and Pharmaceutical Applications in India, SEA and ANZ, with a team of 2 direct reports. Develop an understanding of the benefits of Nouryon products versus competition in formulation and generate data to support value proposition. Design experiments, perform lab work and develop solutions to solve customer problems or to meet technical targets for prioritized projects. Lead and guide the Personal Care technical team in India and Singapore Keep abreast of customer needs, patent literature, market trends and drivers, to anticipate and test new applications and formulations for Nouryon’s product. Work with global teams to implement global/regional application programs, as well as developing relevant local programs. Provide technical training to customers / distributors and sales teams as required Present technical presentation in market seminars / in-house workshops to promote products and technologies. Build connections with stakeholders in the Personal Care Industry. We believe you bring (Education & Experience) Minimum 10 years of experience in application development in Personal Care, either at end user or ingredient supplier. Postgraduate or above majoring in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Polymers or Cosmetic Sciences. Graduate with more relevant technical experience in the same or similar areas could be considered. Good problem-solving skills, ability to work independently. Good listening and communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with people at different levels. Strong desire to acquire new technical knowledge, strong intention to learn new things and perform. Ability to work and communicate across cultures. Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/ We look forward to receiving your application! We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors. We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. Visit our website and follow us on LinkedIn . #WeAreNouryon #Changemakers
