Head of Technical Application Americas

Job ID: 41371 | Location: Mount Holly, North Carolina, USA | Work Model: Onsite As the Head of Technical Application Development for Clariant’s Industrial Applications, Americas, you will lead the technical innovation, application development, and customer support agenda across the Americas region. Combining strategic oversight with hands-on technical leadership, you will drive the regional innovation pipeline, support customers with expert product recommendations and formulation expertise, and ensure Clariant's local product portfolio remains competitive and well-supported. In NORAM, you will also take direct responsibility for technical sales and customer engagement, while leading a team of six and providing guiding oversight to a further four colleagues in LATAM. This is a role that blends scientific expertise, commercial awareness, and people leadership to deliver meaningful impact across a broad and diverse region. This role is based at Clariant's Innovation Center in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Internal Clariant employees based in Brazil are welcome to apply; however, the selected candidate should be open to future relocation to the United States. Candidates located in the Houston/Woodlands area are also welcome to apply as this role could also sit at our Woodlands location. ResponsibilitiesCo-develop the Americas regional subsegment innovation strategy in partnership with the global Applications & Development teamLead, manage, and execute the regional innovation pipeline in-line with Clariant's I2M process, aligned with sales, marketing, and Global Application Development (GAD) prioritiesSteer and allocate resources to regional innovation projects in collaboration with sales, marketing, and GADEnsure efficient and transparent communication with global and regional stakeholdersLead the team in supporting Production/Operations on product scale-ups and quality-related topicsOptimize the local product portfolio from a technical perspectiveLead the team to create and maintain technical marketing materials and product specifications, including technical data sheetsEnsure the technical team actively supports customers through product recommendations and technical consultationLead the team to provide customer-specific technical formulation support utilizing Clariant technologiesBuild and maintain relationships with key technical stakeholders, both internal and externalGather and leverage technical market intelligence to inform commercial and development prioritiesMaintain and further develop regional lab capabilities, including methods and equipment, in alignment with GADManage lab operations in line with Clariant's management principles and EHS&A requirementsSupport the development of team members based on individual, team, and organizational needsDrive organizational efficiency and foster a culture of continuous process and performance improvementRequirementsBachelor of Science degree; Advanced degree in Chemistry, ideally combined with an MBA or advanced degree in Innovation Management, preferredMinimum of 8 years of industry experience in relevant areas such as R&D, Application Development, or Innovation ManagementExperience with Clariant's chemistries, preferredProven experience in a technical leadership roleFluent in English with high proficiency in SpanishWhats in it for you?Medical/Dental/Vision InsurancesPaid HolidaysPTO time with a carry-over benefitTuition ReimbursementWellness ProgramEAP ProgramSpending and Savings AccountsLife/AD&D InsuranceDisability InsurancePet InsuranceOnline discount Mall Auto/Home InsuranceIdentity Theft ProtectionLegal Services PlanHannah AndrepontTalent Acquisition Manager View email address on click.appcast.io is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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