Manager Product Development - Silane- Modified Polymers and Silicones (d/f/m)

At Henkel, you can be a game changer and craft your career. Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit by bringing your ideas to life within a global team. Our leading brands and technologies, along with our high-performing businesses will provide you with countless opportunities to develop your skills and explore new paths. Your career at Henkel will contribute to a more sustainable future, while you grow within our vibrant, diverse culture of trust and belonging. If you're up for challenging the status quo, join our team of pioneers and make your mark on the future with us.

Do you dare to make an impact?

YOUR ROLE

• Research and develop groundbreaking technologies in the area of silane-modified polymers and silicones
• Identify opportunities for new technologies, products or performance improvements and develop state-of-the-art product solutions for the Industrial market
• Plan and execute physical lab work including synthesis, formulation, analysis and testing of batches, products, competitor products including compiling and presentation of results
• Act as a Technical Team Lead
• Lead one or multiple R&D projects critical to business
• Act as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel Adhesive Technologies both internally and externally and actively make specialized knowledge available to the organization
• Identify and engage valuable external partners
• Act as responsible for new research, IP, publications, technology road mapping and secure IP position in your area of development
• Act as an advisor for management and steering committees
• Contribute actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations
• Ensure high standards in SHEQ, 5S, and lab organization

YOUR SKILLS

• Master's degree in Chemistry or Polymer Chemistry, PhD is advantageous
• Minimum 5 years of work experience in laboratory environment
• Theoretical and practical experience in silicone chemistry and/or experience in SMP technology
• Experience in the area of adhesives is a plus
• Self-dependent and efficient planning and performing of lab work and tasks, strong organizational skills
• Hands-on mentality
• Excellent English skills in speaking and writing

Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to gender, origin, culture, mindset, generation, disability, religion and sexual orientation.

JOB ID: 22033119 Contract & Job type: Full Time, Regular Contact information for application-related questions: Recruitment-Germany@henkel.com Please do not use this email address for sending your application or CV. To apply, please click on the "Apply Now" button below. Applications sent via e-mail will not be accepted.