Head of Technical Application Americas

Responsibilities

• Co-develop the Americas regional subsegment innovation strategy in partnership with the global Applications & Development team
• Lead, manage, and execute the regional innovation pipeline aligned with sales, marketing, and Global Application Development priorities
• Steer and allocate resources to regional innovation projects
• Lead the team in supporting Production/Operations on product scale-ups and quality-related topics
• Optimize the local product portfolio from a technical perspective
• Lead the team to create and maintain technical marketing materials, product specifications, and technical data sheets
• Ensure the technical team provides active customer support through product recommendations and technical consultation
• Lead the team to provide customer-specific technical formulation support utilizing Clariant technologies
• Build and maintain relationships with key internal and external technical stakeholders
• Manage regional lab operations, capabilities, and equipment in alignment with global standards and EHS&A requirements
• Support the development of team members to meet individual and organizational needs

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry
• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience in R&D, Application Development, or Innovation Management
• Proven experience in a technical leadership role
• Fluent in English with high proficiency in Spanish

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Chemistry
• MBA or advanced degree in Innovation Management
• Experience with Clariant's chemistries

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurances
• Paid Holidays and PTO with carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness and EAP Programs
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall and various insurance plans (Auto/Home/Identity Theft)

About the Company

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company focused on Care Chemicals, Catalysts, and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose is "Greater chemistry - between people and planet," creating high-value solutions to foster sustainability across various industries.