Sr Dir, R&D Business Partner

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Challenge Yourself and Impact the Future!

Mac Dermid Alpha Electronic Solutions, a business of Element Solutions Inc (NYSE: ESI), is renowned worldwide for its commitment to revolutionizing the electronics industry. With a legacy spanning over a century, we continually set new benchmarks for excellence, reliability, and sustainability in electronic materials.

Our Expertise:

• Wafer Level Solutions – Revolutionizing wafer fabrication processes for enhanced efficiency and performance
• Semiconductor Assembly Solutions – Driving innovation in semiconductor assembly processes for unparalleled reliability
• Circuitry Solutions – Tailored solutions to meet the dynamic demands of modern circuitry
• Circuit Board Assembly Solutions – Elevating circuit board assembly processes for optimal performance
• Film & Smart Surface Solutions – Transforming electronics with cutting‑edge materials and technologies for enhanced functionality and reliability

Across diverse sectors including automotive, consumer electronics, mobile devices, telecom, data storage, and infrastructure, Mac Dermid Alpha Electronic Solutions earns the trust of manufacturers worldwide. Our comprehensive range of high‑quality solutions and technical services covers the entire electronics supply chain, empowering businesses to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.

We embody the five 'Elements of our Culture'—our '5C's':
Challenge, Commit, Collaborate, Choose, and Care. These core values underline all employee interactions with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders, driving financial performance and creating a rewarding work environment.

We are seeking a Sr. Director, R&D Business Partner responsible for the global portfolio of New Product Development, Applications, and Technology Development. As a business partner to the BU leader and a member of the Global R&D Leadership team, you will ensure the execution and delivery of new products, research into new technologies, and the development of application competency.

• Lead the global R&D team, driving development of advanced products for die attach, power electronics, interconnects, cameras, and sensors.
• Own NPD, technology, and applications portfolios, ensuring timely product launches.
• Manage technology pipelines for sintering materials, polymer composites, adhesives, high‑res solders, fluxes, alloys, and getters.
• Develop advanced application capabilities to demonstrate material performance and drive commercially viable solutions.
• Serve as an R&D business partner, aligning projects with business needs and reporting on progress.
• Scout and evaluate emerging technologies to expand the company’s innovation pipeline.
• Oversee global lab operations, safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure career development, succession planning, and performance management for the R&D team.
• Translate customer needs into technology and product roadmaps; anticipate competitive threats and propose strategic projects.
• Represent the company with customers and within the electronics industry.
• Collaborate with Global Process Engineering to integrate R&D knowledge into product launches.
• Identify resource gaps and manage global R&D Cap Ex planning and investments.
• Establish the company as a recognized technical leader in the industry.

• Hold a Ph.D. in Chemistry or Materials Science with a proven record of success in industrial R&D, with multiple material and product launches across diverse technical areas, ideally within the electronics industry.
• Have extensive experience across all stages of R&D— from early research, IP landscaping, and strategic planning to product development, scale‑up, and commercialization.
• Have a proven capability to build and lead high‑performing technical teams, including mentoring department‑level technical leaders, developing managers, and fostering a culture of excellence and innovation across expert roles.
• Have experience as a global leader with a demonstrated ability to direct diverse programs and teams across regions, and a strong background in developing and executing technology…