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Objectives

•    Lead the global application organization supporting advanced display materials and technologies, and coordinate application laboratories in China, Switzerland and across the Display Organization.
•    Serve as a key interface between customers, commercial teams, application scientists and material development teams.
•    Translate customer requirements into application methodologies, experimental programs and technical solutions that drive innovation and commercialization.

Main Tasks

•    Lead and coordinate global display application laboratories, primarily in China and Switzerland.
•    Manage global application activities for display materials, such as LCD alignment materials, optical films, additives (e.g. Photo-Innitiators, PAG), as well as emerging display technologies.
•    Develop and standardize characterization methods, test protocols and data reporting practices on global basis.
•    Act as the key technical interface with customers, work with technical sales to identify their needs and translating them into development programs and experimental plans.
•    Collaborate closely with the Material Development, Business and Product Management teams to accelerate product commercialization.
•    Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of application scientists and engineers.
•    Manage project portfolios, priorities, resources and timelines across multiple regions.

Requirements

•    PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics or a related field.
•    8+ years of industrial experience in display materials, electronic materials, specialty chemicals or related industries.
•    Proven leadership experience in Application Development, Technical Service, R&D or Product Development.
•    Experience working directly with customers and managing cross-functional technical projects in a global environment.
•    Strong understanding of electronic and display materials, characterization techniques and application development.
•    Fluent in English.
Preferred Skills
•    Knowledge of display materials and technologies, such as LCD alignment technologies, optical films for displays, photoinitiators and display manufacturing processes.
•    Strong experimental design, problem-solving and data analysis skills.
•    Experience in managing global teams and laboratory operations.
•    Excellent communication, stakeholder management and customer-facing skills.
•    Ability to translate market needs into technical development programs.