Senior Director of R&D and Commercial Development - Electronics - Longmont, CO

JOB SUMMARY

This responsibility involves assessing and creating Matheson's electronics marketing plan and strategy, and then planning, coordinating and directing marketing and new business development efforts. The position requires excellent knowledge of Matheson capabilities, and customer process, issues and demands mainly in semiconductor industry and identifies business strategy, direction, and new products or solutions to these requirements or issues from customer. The position is responsible for overseeing the technological direction of Electronics division, ensuring that technology resources align with business goals and drive innovation. Responsibility also includes conducting competitor research and identify products and services that provide a competitive advantage with differentiation that leads to highly profitable products.

This job requires the occupant of this position to safely formulate, direct, and coordinate all research and development programs. It will also be expected to introduce new products and processes into overall company strategy and make recommendations for the improvement and cost reduction of existing products and processes. The position oversees the dissemination of R&D results to company units, other organizations, and individual managers; oversees all personnel, budget, and reporting functions of the R&D department. In addition, the position will direct the research and development of existing and new technologies and products to meet the needs of current and future customers/markets, through active development of materials science, corrosion mitigation, packaging, purification, storage and delivery technologies. This position also requires to evaluate and establish new collaborations in areas that are beneficial to the company wherein results and technology can be developed with key partners while minimizing resources consumed through cost and people sharing. This position also requires managing and maintaining all aspects of the IP portfolio for MATHESON. This includes managing lab notebooks, invention memos, patent applications, patent prosecution, and opinions of non-infringement. Training of scientists and staff in non-disclosure agreements, trade secrets, and patents is required. Finally, this position requires development and execution of idea and innovations programs so that new ideas related to new products and new technologies along with cost savings/Six Sigma projects can be identified and implemented throughout the company.

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Performs other duties as assigned

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Complies with all policies and standards

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D

A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required with at least 10 years of directly relevant experience

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Bachelor's Degree

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10+ years

10+ years of directly relevant experience

1-3 years

7-9 years

4-6 years

1-3 years

This position requires the skills necessary to efficiently conduct basic research, product and technology development activities and pilot runs of new or improved products and evaluate the results of laboratory work and pilot programs; prepare progress reports and recommend the

expansion or discontinuance of such programs; prepare accurate resource analyses of all development projects and forecast accurate project completion dates; and ensure that each research project is handled with the most economical and feasible methods possible.

* A Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering is required with at least 10 years of directly relevant experience

* 10 years or more of business and commercial development experience.

* Knowledge and experience in product management, business development and customer collaborations.

* Drive the team to safely deliver quality products to our customers on time by monitoring the groups KPI's and stepping in to lead/support/assist when needed

* Directly communicate and visit with large OEM's and customers to drive business growth for new equipment opportunities

* Collaborate with UEQ engineering team in developing new equipment products and improving existing equipment designs

* Have a working knowledge of analytical/instrumental equipment and methods to understand customer problems and develop new products and services that utilize these instruments and methods.

* Experience with gas applications in industry, lab-scale processes, gas synthesis and purification, materials compatibility, micro-contamination, ultra-high purity systems and environments, i.e. use of clean rooms

* Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as organizational and interpersonal qualities. This must be demonstrated in technical presentations at conferences, executive meetings, technical publications and effective customer interactions.

* Demonstrated strong leadership, collaboration, project management, problem-solving, change management, and influencing skills.

* Experience with direct management of business and technical managers. Resource management, project management, program management, strategic planning, and budgeting experience

* Demonstrated experience working on large, complex development and/or process improvement projects

Characteristics of Successful Candidates

1. Keep track of multiple projects and priorities in a busy R&D department.

2. Work frequently with other departments such as product management, operations, sales, engineering, SHE, etc.

3. Put in extra time and effort in certain projects when needed to maintain progress.

4. Switching frequently from one research project to another and make informed, wise, justified decisions.

5. Keep informed about what's happening in the world of business R&D, Electronics (both Si and II-V materials) and maintain current information on key competitors and key customers.

6. Adapt quickly to technology and market changes that affect current and future projects.

7. Identify good ideas and implement and execute this idea within MATHESON by explaining the idea and building support from other departments.

8. Assume leadership position within the company to achieve results on a project where you have little or no real authority or direct responsibility but can achieve success through cooperation and coordination with other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Demands Category:

Stationary Position

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Move/Traverse

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Stationary Position/Seated

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Transport/Lifting

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Transport/Carrying

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Exerting Force/Pushing

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Exerting Force/Pulling

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Ascend/Descend

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Balancing

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Position Self/Stooping

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Position Self/Kneeling

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Position Self/Crouching

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Position Self/Crawling

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Reaching

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Handling

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Grasping

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Feeling

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Communicate/Talking

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Communicate/Hearing

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Repetitive Motions

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Coordination

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