Chemicals Technical & Product Development Lead

Alchem Partners; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Alchem Partners are recruiting for a Technical Manager in the Derbyshire area, leading a growing technical function and driving product development from concept to production. The role requires a chemistry degree and a strong mix of technical and commercial leadership.

The successful candidate will lead a team, work with customers to introduce new products, and ensure quality systems and safety standards are met. A competitive salary is offered along with benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific subject.
• Significant leadership experience with technical and commercial responsibility.
• Significant exposure to Wet Chemistry, especially Inorganic Chemistry.
• Proven experience managing technical projects and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong experience of process improvement, QMS and ISO systems.
• Experience in Health and Safety Management where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Develop with customers to create new products and lead their introduction into production.
• Collaborate with engineering and production to develop new processes and optimise current ones.
• Support the management of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Drive improvement in the commercial success of the products.
• Lead the Technical function, with coaching and mentoring of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

Alchem Partners are recruiting for a Technical Manager in the Derbyshire area, leading a growing technical function and driving product development from concept to production. The role requires a chemistry degree and a strong mix of technical and commercial leadership.

The successful candidate will lead a team, work with customers to introduce new products, and ensure quality systems and safety standards are met. A competitive salary is offered along with benefits.