Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

 

Job Overview and Responsibilities : 

Lead and coordinate technical service and lab work on paints formulations with customers to support business growth and maintain Syensqo’s leadership position. Lead the technical development of new products to answer new needs and comply with upcoming regulations. Ensure the performance in terms of innovation, scientific/technical quality, relevance, competitiveness of our technologies and/or the technical solutions proposed, while respecting deadlines. Assure the implementation of R&I projects in alignment with business strategy.

 

Your mission will be to:

Visit EMEA Coatings customers.  Assist customers with their technical needs as well as assess their unmet needs and initiate new projects. Manage the laboratory and technical activities related to technical projects to best meet the expectations of regional and global key accounts. Participate in technical/chemistry discussions on global roadmap projects. Provide technical trainings and technical support to customers and business team. Support industrial and quality teams, noticeably in case of customer complain or quality issue.

 

The main responsibilities will be :

Scientific and technical

Guarantee the scientific quality of the work carried out by the team. Understand and address market and customer needs. Close follow-up on customer’s technical requirements and propose technical solutions. Initiate new projects based on customer and market needs. Support and facilitate technically new product launches.

Operational management

Assure the scientific coaching of the researchers and its laboratories to:   Comply with the application of "Good Practices" and R&I methodology Write and validate reports (technical notes: challenge on their scientific content and final validation) and oral reporting (preparation of technical presentations) Responsible for the motivation and development of employees. Ensure compliance with budgets (FTEs, operations, etc.) and participate in the implementation of Solvay policy (HR, finance, HSE, etc.)

 

You will bring:

Degree and skills

Engineering or Ph.D. in Chemistry (specialization in Architectural Coatings formulation) 5+ years of experience in a paint company or raw materials supplier Waterborne paint formulation experience is a requirement. Innovation and new product commercialization is desirable. Paint additives knowledge Project & team Management skills Fluent French and English

 

Behavioral competencies

Customer service and results orientation Initiative Open-mindedness Team work, Team Leadership and collaboration

 

Additional information:

Position based in Aubervilliers site  The position requires traveling across EMEA

 

About us

This position creation is still subject to current ongoing social procedure; thus no final decision will be taken before the end of this procedure; All applications will be processed by the Talent Acquisition team accordingly and all applicants should expect at least one personalized written feedback for their respective submitted applications, in accordance with the ongoing social procedure timeline; Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity. At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.