Sr Scientist

Enable and foster technology and innovative product creation in Adhesive Systems US by:Leading the cross-TC innovation team Adhesive Systems USUnderstanding and linking customer needs with Sika’s technology competence, creating new solution conceptsConducting research projects in the field of adhesive systems and developing and introducing new and innovative solutionsKey Job Responsibilities:Transfer of know-how within the company, particularly to product development and sales organizations; advise management regarding R&D strategy and prioritiesCoordinate the US Adhesive Systems Innovation Team (experts from all TCs) ensuring regular know-how exchange and structured problem solving of chemical challengesGain customer insight through interactions with business, sales and customers, presenting Sika’s technological capabilities to initiate projectsInitiate, plan, manage and execute research and development projects according to Sika’s stage gate process (PCP), including projects carried out with internal and external partners (universities, supplies, customers)Develop and patent technology with application in the field of Adhesive Systems an publish technical content in literature and conferencesManage team staff by creating efficient organizational structure, planning and assigning project work, providing resources, informing at appropriate level, carrying out performance appraisals and promoting and challenging employeesReport progress to superiors at internal review meetings and auditResponsibility / Power of Authority:Freedom in defining methods and tools to best carry out research within budget limitsAccess to any information necessary to conduct won work efficientlyDelegation of work packages to assigned staffCompliance with internal guidelines and safety and environmental regulationsProtection of knowledge and know-how towards third partiesTeamwork / Team Membership:Local, regional and international project teams, Operations, QC, Marketing and SalesExpert Teams