Staff/chief Scientist Specialty Agri-nutrients Pro

LHR Saudi Arabia; Gerli; Presencial; ARS 20.000.000 - 25.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading petrochemical company is seeking a Staff/Chief Scientist in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The role involves driving new product technology development, particularly in Agri-Nutrients, and requires 15 years of experience in product development. Candidates should possess a Master's or Ph.D. and demonstrate leadership and strategic thinking. Competitive salary and relocation benefits are offered in this innovative environment, with opportunities for continuous professional development.

Servicios

Professional development opportunities

Employer-covered relocation expenses

Indefinite term contract

Competitive base salary

General health and dental plan

Formación

• 15 years of experience in new product development.
• Experience with startups and new trends.
• Ability to drive innovation culture.

Responsabilidades

• Provide solutions based on market analysis.
• Drive product development to commercial plants.
• Collaborate with startups and universities.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly self-motivated

Educación

Master's or PhD

Descripción del empleo

Staff/chief Scientist Specialty Agri-nutrients Pro

Who is our Client and your future employer? Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, it is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With operations in around 50 countries, The Company has a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. The company operates through three strategic Business Units – Petrochemicals, Agri‑Nutrients and Specialties. They support customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri‑nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy. The company’s manufacturing, sales, technology and innovation facilities are located throughout the globe and are managed by four regional offices: the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe. The Company invests heavily in Technology and Innovation (T&I). The T&I facilities are spread across the globe with hundreds of dedicated scientists contributing to the ongoing development of new patents and certifications.

LHR Americas: The job opportunity you have long waited for. LHR Americas recruit people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

Who are we looking for?

Staff/Chief Scientist Product Technologist is expected to initiate, propose and execute research and development projects. He should be aware of the megatrends in the industry and familiar with new trends and products that can impact positively the organization Agri‑Nutrients offering and propose solutions to customers. Lead in‑house new product technology development, scale‑up & implementations in commercial plants. Provide technology support to commercial teams and drive specialty road‑map commercialization. The Staff/Chief Scientist Product Technologist is expected to provide support in Growth Projects.

Qualifications

• Masters, PhD is preferred.
• Experience of 15 years in dealing with new product development, preferably experience/collaboration/previous interaction with start‑ups.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Leadership skills to work and influence highly talented people with diversified disciplines and cultures.
• Ability to create, foster and drive culture for innovation.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills.
• Highly Self‑motivated.

Duties and responsibilities

Provide solutions based on market requirement analysis and drive product development until it reaches commercial plants.
Expertise in Urea based fertilizer.
Provide technology support to commercial plants for the shutdown, turnover, and re‑commissioning as needed.
Provide troubleshooting & root‑cause analysis support and drive problem resolution for commercial plants.
Participate in in‑house product technology development, scale‑up & implementations in commercial plants.
Collaborate with external companies, start‑ups and universities and lead projects toward implementation in the plant.
Provide insights, directions and support to product development within the group.
Collect and interpret market, customers and farmer data and collaborate with MDTS and business to make recommendations for improvements to ensure competitiveness.
Actively contribute to safety culture, coaching young employees and initiate new programs.

Benefits you will enjoy if you are selected for this job opening

• Continue professional development in an innovative environment working with the latest technology, the most advanced tools and the best practices.
• All expenses associated to the relocation process borne by the employer.
• Indefinite term contract.
• Competitive base salary.
• Benefit for permanency in the company.
• General health and dental plan.

The stages of this process are

1. Resume Evaluation: A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client’s job description requirement. Use the job description requirements to highlight your relevant experience and skills. Be specific and describe the significance of your work; keyword alignment is important. Emphasize the impact of the work you’ve contributed to HR areas and tasks. Use your professional profile / resume to focus on major accomplishments and qualifications that match the job. If your resume evaluation is suitable for this position, the recruitment team will invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview in 2‑3 days.
2. Interviews stage 2.1 – LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications. Furthermore, your English level will be evaluated at this stage; ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve.