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Who we are
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available!
Join our Team!
Job Highlights
- Lead the technical teams (Science & Application, R&D and Analytic) for Business Line Industrial Solutions in North America.
- Efficiently manage personnel, expenses and projects to ensure a competitive and regulatory compliant product portfolio for the North American region.
- Support build and maintain long lasting customer relationships to expand existing business and develop new ones in conjunction with Sales and Marketing teams.
- Coordinate local and global R&D projects conducted in Wilmington facility and represent the region in global initiatives.
- Function as site manager for Wilmington location, including interaction and coordination of all site related issues such as site security and site policies.
- Build reputation in the regional (technical) community, raise visibility and represent LANXESS in relevant associations and technical committees.
Requirements
- Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology or comparable degree. Doctorate Degree in a science field of advantage.
- Very good understanding of biocidal regulations. Proficient knowledge of Biocidal products and applications.
- 5 – 10 years of experience in leading technical teams.
- Strong communication skills and capability to create confidence with customers.
- Critical and strategic thinking skills are a must.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- This is a HYBRID role with the expectation to be on-site at the Wilmington, Delaware location several days per week every week.
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program. Please note, the actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, work experience, education, and skill level.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing including retirement plans, health programs, life insurance and medical care.
- Work-Life & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global “Xwork” program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity: LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors.
Join the LANXESS team!
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LANXESS AG HR Team
