Head of Applications, Display

Job Description

Head of Applications, Display Apply now We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . 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.

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