Staff/chief Scientist Specialty Agri-nutrients Pro

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

Descripción de la vacante

A leading petrochemical manufacturer in Argentina, Buenos Aires is looking for a Staff/Chief Scientist in Specialty Agri-nutrients to spearhead product development initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess at least 15 years of experience in new product development and collaborate with start-ups. This role includes responsibilities such as leading project execution and supporting commercial plants. Competitive salary, relocation expenses covered, and a focus on professional career development are offered.

Servicios

Professional career development

All relocation expenses borne by the employer

Competitive base salary

General health and dental plan

Formación

• 15+ years of experience in new product development, ideally collaboration with start-ups.
• Ability to influence talented multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong experience in urea-based fertilizers.

Responsabilidades

• Lead product development to commercial plants based on market requirement analysis.
• Provide troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and problem resolution support.
• Participate in in-house product technology development and scale-up.

Conocimientos

Strategic thinking

Leadership skills

Strong culture of innovation

Excellent interpersonal skills

Highly self-motivated

Educación

Masters or PhD

Descripción del empleo

Staff/Chief Scientist Specialty Agri‑nutrients Pro

The Company is one of the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with operations in around 50 countries. The role is located within the Agri‑Nutrients and Specialties business unit.

Who we’re looking for

Staff/Chief Scientist Product Technologist responsible for initiating, proposing and executing research & development projects, leading new product technology development, scaling up and providing technology support to commercial plants.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD preferred
• 15+ years of experience in new product development, ideally collaboration with start‑ups
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Leadership skills to influence talented multidisciplinary teams
• Strong culture of innovation
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills
• Highly self‑motivated

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide solutions based on market requirement analysis and lead product development to commercial plants
• Expertise in urea‑based fertilizers
• Support commercial plants for shutdown, turnover, and re‑commissioning
• Provide troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis and problem resolution support
• Participate in in‑house product technology development, scale‑up and implementation
• Collaborate with external companies, start‑ups and universities to drive projects to plant implementation
• Provide insights and support for product development within the group
• Collect and analyse market, customer and farmer data, recommend improvements for competitiveness
• Contribute to safety culture, coach young employees and initiate new programs

Benefits

• Professional career development in an innovative environment with the latest technology and best practices
• All relocation expenses borne by the employer
• Indefinite term contract
• Competitive base salary
• Benefits for permanent employment
• General health and dental plan