R&D manager

Location: Shanghai Caojing 上海漕泾, China (CN)
Job Function: Innovation Management
Career Level: Emerging Professionals
Company: Roehm Chemical (Shanghai) Co., Ltd

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,900 employees, we are represented on four continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

This is what Röhm stands for: We assume social responsibility, sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. Diversity and inclusion are part of us as a matter of course.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• The focus of the activity is the independent management of research projects as a project manager and the disciplinary management and guidance of the R&D chemist of the technology platforms of BU-MR, with the aim of securing and expanding the know-how about the production of polymethacrylates for Röhm;
• The function contributes to securing the economic success and growth of the company in the long term.
• Disciplinary leadership and guidance of R&D team; Responsibility for the functioning of the work team; Development of proposals for the further training and development of employees;
• Technical support of all processes of the BU-MR production plants in troubleshooting and process optimization, such as bulk, emulsion, suspension, solution polymerization and spray drying;
• Project responsibility in the context of troubleshooting and process optimization (technical management of the assigned employees, budget responsibility, ensuring documentation/I2P, accolade etc);
• Safeguarding, further development and provision of the methodological and technological competence of the technology platform of Röhm;  
• ESHQ Responsibility for the assigned laboratories within the framework of the ESHQ delegation
• Ensuring the ESHQ -relevant documents as well as the technical correctness of the documentation
• Coordination of project work and its prioritization together with the head of department
• Budget responsibility for the cost center of the laboratories

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

• Successfully completed university degree in chemistry doctorate, preferably with a focus on polymer chemistry or comparable qualification (post-doc desirable)
• Professional experience in the field of product development or production of polymers desirable
• Ability to lead and lead working groups and project teams
• Very good knowledge of English, both written and spoken
• High degree of independence, reliability and resilience even under deadline pressure, a sense of responsibility, flexibility and creativity
• Strong intercultural competence and communication skills as well as team-oriented and cooperative way of working
• Willingness to take occasional business trips

WHAT WE OFFER

We listen: Your ideas along our corporate values of creativity, openness, responsibility and entrepreneurial spirit are important to us.

• Remunereation: Competitive total compensation and participation in the company's success
• Coverage: Social insurance, group accident insurance, support for caring for relatives
• Work-life-balance: Flexible working and special company leaves
• Health and social affairs: Health Care for employee and family, company sports & discounts in various fitness studios, free meal and company shuttle bus for the site

...and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

YOUR APPLICATION

Sounds interesting? Learn more about us and apply here: https://www.roehm.com/zh/%E8%81%8C%E4%B8%9A%E5%8F%91%E5%B1%95. Realize your dreams at Röhm!

You don't meet all the requirements? No problem - for us, it's not just about certificates, professional qualifications and previous experience, but also about personal development potential.

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.

If you have any questions regarding your application or the application process please contact: Linda Shen at linda.shen@roehm.com and refer to the Requisition ID cited below.