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Adhesives And Coatings - Head Of Innovation For Infrastructure Protection & Repair

This position is with our client's Adhesive Technologies business unit where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings.

Job Details:

• As the Head of Innovation for Infrastructure Protection & Repair (IPR), you will lead our global product development teams across coatings, composite repair, adhesives, and protective technologies. You will be the driving force behind shaping our innovation strategy, building a strong technical culture, integrating teams, and enabling the next generation of market-shaping solutions.
• Lead and coach ~35 product development & technical experts across regions.
• Lead the integration of technical teams into one unified IPR innovation organization.
• Build a collaborative, high-trust culture across diverse backgrounds.
• Drive the execution of IPR's global innovation strategy.
• Manage and prioritize the global product development and technology portfolio.
• Lead key technology programs across coatings, composite repair, corrosion protection, and thermal/structural solutions.
• Retain and develop talent during the integration phase.
• Set and monitor KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Build strong relationships with customers in core segments.
• Support customer visits, technical decisions, and major opportunities.
• Build partnerships with external suppliers, research institutions, and industry experts.
• Ensure strong collaboration across regional technology and PD hubs.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• 10+ years industry experience in adhesives, coatings, sealants, composites, or protective coating technologies.
• Strong product development or engineering experience within industrial applications.
• Proven track record leading large technical teams (~15+; ideally 30+).
• Experience leading organizational transformations or building new teams.
• Strong people leadership: motivation, coaching, conflict management.
• Strategic mindset with ability to connect innovation to business value.
• Strong commercial orientation and customer understanding.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence across organizations.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to unify diverse teams.
• Process-focused and data-driven.

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• MS WORD Resume
• Required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.