Senior Technical Leader - Chemistry, Quality & Innovation

Smart4 Sciences; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

25 days holiday

Sick pay

Professional development

Job summary

Smart4Sciences is recruiting a Technical Manager for its Cheshire facility to lead the technical function across product development, quality, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a small technical team, engage with customers and suppliers, drive new product development, ensure food safety where applicable, and contribute to the company’s growth and technical strategy.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry with MSc/PhD desirable.
• 10+ years in the chemical industry, manufacturing or formulation.
• 5+ years leading technical teams and managing people.
• Experience in product formulation, R&D and new product introduction.
• Experience with quality control, regulatory compliance and product stewardship.
• Knowledge of HACCP/food safety systems advantageous.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience guiding manufacturing operations and process improvement.
• Understanding of UK/EU/international chemical regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical function across product development, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Drive formulation, development, and commercialisation of new speciality chemical products.
• Manage and develop a small technical team.
• Act as primary technical contact for customers, handling enquiries and investigations.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to meet customer requirements with innovative solutions.
• Maintain relationships with raw material suppliers and external partners.
• Provide technical leadership to manufacturing operations and ensure compliance.
• Oversee food safety and quality systems where applicable.
• Support process validation and operational excellence initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to strategy as a senior leader.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Product development

Quality systems

Food safety

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Chemistry knowledge

Education

Degree in Chemistry

MSc or PhD desirable

Job description

Smart4Sciences is recruiting a Technical Manager for its Cheshire facility to lead the technical function across product development, quality, regulatory compliance and strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the CEO, you will manage a small technical team, engage with customers and suppliers, drive new product development, ensure food safety where applicable, and contribute to the company’s growth and technical strategy.