Director of Advanced Materials Research

Vor 3 Tagen


Mainz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Deutschland SCHOTT Vollzeit

About Us

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Director of Advanced Materials Research to join our Corporate Research & Development organization at our headquarters in Mainz. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented professional to lead our advanced processing development efforts.

Job Summary

  • Develop and implement strategies to strengthen our competence life cycle, focusing on 'unique, synergistic, and performing' criteria.
  • Manage technology scouting and networking with relevant institutes and companies.
  • Drive the strategy and roadmap forward for the competency field.
  • Analyze mid- and long-term competence requirements and provide proactive impetus for new product and technology developments throughout the company.
  • Lead annual/rolling planning (cost center, investment, projects) and monitor compliance with the planning (budget, quality, time).
  • Examine opportunities for public-funded projects aligned with the competence field strategy and acquire funding.
  • Manage key accounts for selected business units.
  • Lead leadership, promotion, and motivation of employees, including regular feedback, appraisals, succession planning, personnel development, and further training measures.
  • Evaluate and improve the QM system, ensuring compliance with relevant company policies (EHS, ISO, secrecy, privacy).

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Above-average science studies (material sciences/chemistry) with a PhD.
  • Long-term professional experience in R&D of industrial companies with corporate structures.
  • Expertise in advanced processing, Coating tool box, Structuring on multi-length scale, Surface Functionalization (glass, glass ceramics or oxidic materials experience is advantageous).
  • Proven success in cross-country and cross-functional R&D management and project management.
  • Intercultural personnel management and development experience of larger groups of highly qualified scientists.
  • High flexibility, strategy, decision-making, and judgmental skills as well as strong communication abilities suitable for various target groups across all levels of hierarchy.
  • Business-fluent English and German in spoken and written.

Benefits

SCHOTT offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including active health management, flexible working hours, and occupational pension provision. Discover a unique corporate culture that emphasizes humanity, diversity, and inclusivity.



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