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Research & Development Director
Job in
Westmont, DuPage County, Illinois, 60559, USA
Listed on 2026-01-04
Listing for:
HA International, LLC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-04
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Scientist -
Engineering
Research Scientist, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Research & Development Director
Join our Leadership Team and shape the future of technical innovation in the foundry and chemical solutions industry.
We’re seeking a visionary and hands-on Director of R&D to lead innovation at the intersection of chemistry, manufacturing, and customer success. This role isn’t just about technical depth—it’s about commercial impact, global collaboration, and accelerating the pace of new product development in a highly competitive and evolving industry.
Job TypeFull-time
What You’ll Do- Drive strategic and technical leadership across new product development, manufacturing support, and innovation pipeline.
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Global Innovation Teams to align technical strategy with commercial growth.
- Represent our technical vision with external stakeholders, key customers, and industry organizations.
- Lead and develop a dynamic R&D team while instilling a culture of innovation, accountability, and scientific rigor.
- Translate customer pain points into breakthrough solutions—and bring them to market with discipline and speed.
- Bridge the gap between local innovation and global collaboration, reporting into both the CEO and our parent company’s VP of Global R&D in Germany.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Organic or Polymer Chemistry (Ph.D. preferred).
- 10+ years in R&D within the chemical or manufacturing industry, with a proven track record of successful product launches.
- 5+ years of technical team leadership, including project ownership and mentoring.
- Strong commercial and cross‑functional orientation—you speak both “lab” and “market.”
- Familiarity with tools like ERP, CRM, Excel, and Minitab, and curiosity around data analytics and AI in R&D.
- A communicator, strategist, and builder of culture. You’re not just a scientist—you’re a change leader.
- Be part of a high‑visibility Leadership Team reporting directly to the CEO and VP of Global R&D.
- Collaborate with global R&D counterparts and gain exposure to international innovation strategies.
- Work at the forefront of chemistry and manufacturing excellence with a company known for its technical integrity and market leadership.
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package (bonus, 401k, 409A, profit sharing, PTO, health, L&D).
$200,000 - $220,000
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