Sr Specialist Technical Development ISC

Job Description

Accountabilities: Product Development Lead and contribute to the technical development of polymer products, working closely with R&D teams to innovate and enhance product offerings. This involves conducting research, designing experiments, and testing new formulations or technologies to improve product performance and meet customer needs. Technical Support Provide technical expertise and support to internal teams, customers, and stakeholders regarding polymer products. Address technical inquiries, troubleshoot issues, and offer solutions to ensure customer satisfaction and product success in the market. Market Research and Analysis Stay informed about market trends, customer preferences, and competitor activities related to polymer products. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for product differentiation and strategic positioning. Product Positioning and Messaging Collaborate with marketing teams to develop product positioning strategies and messaging that effectively communicate the value proposition of polymer products to target audiences. Ensure alignment between technical capabilities and marketing messaging to drive product adoption and sales. Training and Education Develop training materials and conduct technical training sessions for sales teams, distributors, and customers to enhance product knowledge and support effective selling efforts. Provide technical guidance and expertise to internal and external stakeholders as needed. Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance Work closely with quality assurance teams to ensure that polymer products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements in relevant markets. Participate in regulatory compliance efforts, including product testing, documentation, and certification processes. Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, sales, operations, and quality assurance, to support product development initiatives and ensure alignment with business objectives. Communicate technical requirements, project updates, and resource needs to stakeholders as appropriate. Continuous Improvement Identify opportunities for product improvement, cost optimization, and process efficiency within the technical development process. Implement continuous improvement initiatives and best practices to drive innovation and enhance product competitiveness in the market. Project Management Manage technical development projects for polymer products, including setting project timelines, coordinating activities, and tracking progress against milestones. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards. Customer Engagement and Feedback Engage with customers to gather feedback on polymer products, understand their needs and preferences, and identify opportunities for product enhancement or new product development. Use customer insights to inform product roadmap decisions and prioritize development efforts. Coaching / guide Coach, guide young specialist in related matters. Key interactions: Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in engineering / chemistry, or related. Language requirements: English fluent is minimum requirement, local language depending on position location Background and experience 8+ years of relevant experience. Working experience in the chemicals industry or industries operating downstream Experience in R&D, technical marketing or application development would be beneficial. Strong experience in in Polymer industry, preferably Polyethylene and Polypropylene. Competencies and skills Soft: Problem solving Analytical skills Planning skills Forward thinking Excellent business and technical report writing skills. Technical : Proficiency in M/S Office Knowledge of polymer products, processes, applications, usages. Understanding of functionality of OQ products and parameters in/for customer applications. Has “problem solver” mentality and thinks out of the box respectively. Shows creativity. Deep knowledge of Polymer Products. Show more Show less