Director of R&D & Technical Services
Thrive Resources, LLC, Catoosa, OK, United States
Inhance Technologies
is a global leader in specialty gases, chemicals, and material transformation technologies, serving high-growth markets including electronics, healthcare, energy storage, automotive, and industrial applications. Backed by a top-tier private equity sponsor, Inhance is scaling differentiated, high-value technologies with strong market demand and significant barriers to entry. We are seeking a
Director of R&D and Technical Services
to lead product development, analytical operations, and technical service across our fluorine-based chemistry platform. Reporting to the Technical Fellow, this role will drive innovation from concept through commercialization while partnering closely with operations, sales, and quality. What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end new product development and commercialization Advance fluorine and HF-based chemistry platforms and IP Strengthen analytical rigor, KPIs, and testing systems Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, operations, and commercial teams Support scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement Contribute to technology strategy, growth initiatives, and M&A diligence What We’re Looking For PhD or MS in Chemistry (or related field) 5+ years of experience with fluorine-based chemistries Background in specialty chemicals or industrial R&D Strong analytical chemistry expertise (e.g., ICP-MS, GC, LC-MS) Proven success bringing products from concept to market Experience with scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and IP strategy Collaborative leader with strong communication and execution skills Why Inhance Global market leader with differentiated IP and sole-source customer relationships Exposure to resilient, high-growth end markets Strong financial profile and pricing power Opportunity to shape the next phase of innovation and growth Compensation:
Competitive base + bonus
is a global leader in specialty gases, chemicals, and material transformation technologies, serving high-growth markets including electronics, healthcare, energy storage, automotive, and industrial applications. Backed by a top-tier private equity sponsor, Inhance is scaling differentiated, high-value technologies with strong market demand and significant barriers to entry. We are seeking a
Director of R&D and Technical Services
to lead product development, analytical operations, and technical service across our fluorine-based chemistry platform. Reporting to the Technical Fellow, this role will drive innovation from concept through commercialization while partnering closely with operations, sales, and quality. What You’ll Do Lead end-to-end new product development and commercialization Advance fluorine and HF-based chemistry platforms and IP Strengthen analytical rigor, KPIs, and testing systems Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, operations, and commercial teams Support scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement Contribute to technology strategy, growth initiatives, and M&A diligence What We’re Looking For PhD or MS in Chemistry (or related field) 5+ years of experience with fluorine-based chemistries Background in specialty chemicals or industrial R&D Strong analytical chemistry expertise (e.g., ICP-MS, GC, LC-MS) Proven success bringing products from concept to market Experience with scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and IP strategy Collaborative leader with strong communication and execution skills Why Inhance Global market leader with differentiated IP and sole-source customer relationships Exposure to resilient, high-growth end markets Strong financial profile and pricing power Opportunity to shape the next phase of innovation and growth Compensation:
Competitive base + bonus