Project Leader PUR

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protecting in the building sector and motor vehicle industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and manufactures in over 400 factories. Its 33,500 employees generated annual sales of CHF 11.76 billion in 2024.

In our R&D department in the area of Adhesive Systems we are looking for a motivated and dedicated Project Leader. In this versatile position you are the interface between research, production, quality assurance, marketing and application engineering, fulfilling the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Independent development of products, technologies and their manufacturing processes as well as internal and external implementation
• Leading of project teams; defines and calls for work packages, ensures the transfer of know-how and coordination
• Contact and collaboration with internal and external interface functions
• Manages the expectations of the customer and stakeholder
• Technical support of the products and technologies internally and among customers
• Knows and maintains state of the art technology (e.g. competitive products, specialized literature, congresses, patents)
• Planning and documentation according to the process guidelines, presentations and vindication of the results/ projects internally and externally
• Patenting of new technologies and initiating proceeding

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Initial experience in R&D as a Junior Scientist, Product Developer, Project Leader, or similar, with expertise in product or technology development.
• Project Management: Strong understanding of project management principles.
• Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset with a solution-oriented approach.
• Collaboration: Builds and maintains internal networks, fostering teamwork and leveraging global resources.
• Organization: Strong ability to manage tasks and priorities.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient in English;
  German is highly desirable.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Solid IT proficiency.

• Previous experience in adhesives or related industries, with deep market and technology knowledge.
• Experience with thermal interface materials and polyurethane adhesives.
• Data science familiarity.

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.