EMEA Director of Innovation – Coatings & Adhesives

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Chemicals and Ingredients seeks an EMEA Director of Innovation to lead the Coatings & Adhesives section. This role offers the flexibility of remote work while requiring frequent travel across Europe. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in coatings and adhesives, a strong educational background in Material Science or Chemistry, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. Join a global operation that values innovation and offers stability and career progression in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in coatings and adhesives markets.
• Strong background in construction chemical applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop application capacity across coatings & construction sectors.
• Collaborate with suppliers on innovation and formulation development.
• Manage technical responsibilities and provide training.

Skills

Coatings Expertise

Adhesives Knowledge

Construction Chemical Applications

Technical Presentation Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Material Science

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

EMEA Director of Innovation – Coatings & Adhesives, Edinburgh

Client:

D R Newitt

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

e449f84d48ad

Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Description

EMEA Director of Innovation – Coatings & Adhesives
Chemical & Ingredients Distributor

• Remote role, can be based anywhere in Europe
• Highly competitive salary & benefits (DOE)

Do you have extensive experience working with coatings, adhesives, and construction chemical applications/markets? If so, and you have managerial experience, please read on…

The Company
This organisation is a leading player in Chemicals and Ingredients for the FMCG market. They provide their products to various sectors from food to pharmaceutical to construction. As a global operation, they are established in over 75 countries, offering stability and career progression.

The Role
As the new EMEA Director of Innovation, you will play a leading role in the business's Coatings & Adhesives section. You can be based anywhere in Europe but expect frequent travel. Your duties will include:
• Develop and extend application development capacity across coatings & construction sectors
• Collaborate with suppliers on innovation and new formulation development
• Manage technical and project responsibilities, including CAPEX
• Provide technical solutions and application training to stakeholders and customers
• Participate in customer visits and deliver technical presentations
• Develop proof of concept prototypes

Your Skills & Experience
To succeed, you will need:
• Degree in Material Science or Chemistry
• Significant experience in coatings/construction laboratories
• Broad knowledge of CASE applications/markets
• Confidence in presenting technical and product information
• Excellent communication skills in English, with leadership and independent working abilities

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Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom