Head - R&D and Product Expertise, IMEA, Mumbai

BU/Function Job Description LLS/Technical Locatio n: Mumbai Job Title Regional Technical Manager, IMEA Reporting To (Job Title) Sr Global Director LLS Technology Reporting To The Job Holder(subordinate) IMEA Technical LLS team Role The Regional Technical Manager is responsible for providing technical leadership to the region, formulating and executing regional technical strategy, leading the technical team to deliver results from key projects, and developing organizational capabilities to drive profitability and sustainable growth for LLS businesses in IMEA, in alignment with the Global technical strategy.Responsibilities Strategy Development and Implementation Develop, improve, and implement strategies for regional product development, application research, and technical service. Align the allocation of technical resources and budget with global and regional business strategies. Provide LeadershipLead and develop the technical team for high effectiveness and operational excellence. Offer technical support to sales and marketing teams for key growth initiatives and projects. Deliver Results Overall responsibility for all regional product development, application research, and technical service projects, ensuring results are delivered in a timely manner.Establish strong connections with the global R&D team to ensure alignment on focus areas, timely information exchange, and collaboration. Collaborate with key stakeholders from regional and global business, R&D, and operations to initiate and drive regional innovation and development projects aimed at fueling long-term business growth. Identify and engage regional open innovation partners and initiate and progress external collaborative projects. Sales Support Support the regional sales and marketing teams for key customer engagementRepresent and promote the business at all the appropriate technical/business meetings Ensure timely and appropriate technical training of sales and marketing teams and laboratory staff Laboratory Management Ensure that safe working practices are adhered to and maintained at all times Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of products, formulations, process and other know-howPrepare expenditure for the departmental annual budget and make recommendations for capital items REQUIREMENTS (education, Experience, Competencies And Specific Job Requirements) Doctorate in chemistry or chemical engineering 15+ years in specialty chemicals, preferably in technical leadershipExperience in Personal/Home care industries Expertise in polymer, formulation, process, and product development Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for cross-functional results Experience in multi-cultural, matrix organizations Commercial insight linking technology with market trends and consumer needsExcellent verbal and written communication Willing to travel about 25% Competencies Technical expertise Strategic thinking Leadership Decision making Influencing others Learning agility Communication and influence