Research And Development Manager

We are currently supporting a  leading chemical manufacturing company  in the search for an  R&D Manager  to lead innovation and product development within their coatings and adhesives portfolio.

This role will be responsible for  driving new product development projects from laboratory concept through to customer application , while managing and mentoring a small R&D team.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage an  R&D team of approximately 5 scientists/engineers
Drive  new product development and innovation projects  from concept through lab development to commercialisation
Oversee formulation and development of  coatings and adhesive technologies
Work closely with customers and internal teams to ensure solutions meet  automotive and packaging industry requirements
Provide  technical guidance and strategic direction  for R&D activities
Support  customer-facing technical discussions  and ensure strong collaboration between R&D, production, and commercial teams

Requirements
PhD in Chemistry or a related field
10+ years of experience in coatings or adhesives formulation and development
Strong industry experience within  automotive and/or packaging applications
Proven  team leadership or management experience
Experience leading projects  from lab scale through to industrial application and customer support
Fluent in English

This is a great opportunity for an experienced  coatings professional  looking to step into a strategic leadership role within a dynamic chemical manufacturing environment.