Research & Development Manager
- Recruiter
- E-recruitaid
- Location
- Castleford, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- £attractive + Car + Bonus
- Posted
- 02 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 21 Dec 2016
- Ref
- 03691
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Research & Development Manager
Lonza Wood Protection – Biocidal Formulations
Castleford, West Yorkshire
£attractive + car + bonus
Lonza Wood Protection provides an innovative, chemistry-based range of biocidal product formulations including industrially applied wood preservatives. Part of the Lonza Group, which employs 10,000 people in 40 manufacturing and R&D locations worldwide, Lonza Wood Protection is renowned for its quality of products and is committed to innovation and growth in each of its global markets. The company provides exceptional opportunities for career progression and encourages the development of individuals to help them achieve their full potential.
As a result of a strategy to move the business towards a Global Centre of Excellence approach, Lonza is now seeking to recruit an R&D Manager to lead an experienced team at Castleford. This challenging and diverse role will be responsible for:
- Ensuring the R&D function delivers pipeline product formulations which support key business objectives and help deliver high margin sales.
- Project management, ensuring delivery on time and budget, liaising with regulatory, efficacy, environmental, sales and marketing functions.
- Providing technical representation in projects, acting as Team Leader when required.
- Assisting in the identification and development of robust growth strategies through product innovation.
- Ensuring intellectual property developed is appropriately protected.
- Leading and developing a team of 7, through 4 direct reports.
With a Degree in Chemistry, candidates must have an impressive R&D/Product Development/Innovation track record, gained in a chemistry/product formulation environment. With exceptional project management and team leadership skills, you will demonstrate delivery of product development strategies and knowledge of product formulation techniques, manufacturing processes, regulatory and approvals, experimental design and application technology.
A strong communicator you will be confident and self motivated, with the gravitas to gain the respect of colleagues at all levels.
All applications and contact from third parties must be made via our retained Consultants – McCourt Newton.
To apply please send your CV with current salary details via the apply button quoting reference 03691.
Closing date: Wednesday 21st December 2016
Applicants must hold a working visa for the UK. If you have not been invited for interview within 7 days after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Erecruitaid are working with McCourt Newton for this role.