About This Position

What you´ll do

• Promote innovation pipeline closer to customers Ensure performance of innovation projects in alignment with launch plan to meet financial targets
• Lead, build and develop high-performing teams, and manage stakeholders effectively, setting clear priorities
• Effectively communicate with stakeholders and leverage their feedback to optimize processes
• Attend or present technical work at businss meetings and conferences
• Ensure adherence to all applicable environmental, health and safety regulations, standards and policies
• Explore new technology, product, or performance improvement opportunities
• Perform data analysis, draw conclusions, and make experimental recommendations
  
  

What makes you a good fit

• Master or Ph.D. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field
• 7-10 years of professional experience in product development, ideally in the chemical industry with a focus on surface treatments and scale-up processes. Leadership experience in R&D teams, as well as projects in Europe or internationally
• Experience in the surface treatment of metals (e.g. corrosion protection, coatings, cleaners), with a particular focus on the metal packaging sector.”
• Knowledge of electrochemistry, polymer chemistry, and analytical methods such as XPS and SEM
• Strong leadership skills in managing innovation pipelines, developing teams, and stakeholder management
• Knowledge in EU-Regulations (e.g. sustainability, recycling, GMP)
• Willingness to travel around 15 - 20%
• Fluent in English; German proficiency is an advantage
  
  

Some perks of joining Henkel

• Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid work model, and work from anywhere policy for up to 30 days per year
• Diverse national and international growth opportunities
• Global wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
• Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
• Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
• Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel
• MEGA Preventive Health Insurance
• CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance
• Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket
  
  

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.