Job Summary
The role will be an invaluable part of our Research & Innovation team and will play a key part in driving customer satisfaction and increasing our overall market valuation.
The position reports to the Senior Vice President : Research and Innovation and will participate in product development, application development, and customer support.
Main Responsibilities
* Works in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment to provide unique solutions to internal and external customers' needs.
* Responsible for technical support for the existing product line in the sterols and natural vitamin E business and their key customers in both Human Health and Nutrition and Pharmaceutical / Nutraceutical applications.
* Contributes directly to both customer satisfaction and sales growth by leading and providing technical expertise to customers, salespeople, and marketing.
* Works with business and marketing to create unique value propositions for our products.
* Supports innovation and formulation development as the lead subject matter expert.
* Supports/ accompanies the leadership team and salespeople in technical calls with key customers.
Key Qualifications
* EDUCATION: MS in Chemistry or similar with 10 years of related industrial experience.
* PREFERRED EDUCATION: Ph.D. in organic chemistry or similar, with appropriate experience in a related industrial setting.
* Solid organic chemistry knowledge and understanding of the fundamental aspects of complex chemistry and processes.
* Specific experience in the development and/or application of natural antioxidants for the food and feed industries is highly desirable.
* Commercial experience with product formulations and shelf-life enhancement techniques.
* Experience within the supplement and natural products industries including direct exposure to the associated regulatory bodies and guidelines.
* Proven ability and desire to solve technically complex problems.
* Excellent planning and organizing.
* Business acumen with excellent communication skills.