Global Mining R&D Innovator & Partnerships Lead

Maaden; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden is seeking a Principal Specialist, International Research & Development Scientist to expand our global innovation network and connect Maaden with leading institutions, startups, and technology providers. The role focuses on identifying opportunities that create measurable value across the business and accelerate deployment of scalable solutions.

The role strengthens our innovation pipeline by translating external research into practical, high-impact solutions addressing resource recovery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Geoscience or related field.
• Master's degree preferred; PhD desirable.
• 10–15 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, technology development, or strategic partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with universities, research institutes, technology providers, startups, and mining innovation organizations.
• Establish collaboration frameworks to accelerate technology development, validation, commercialization, and deployment.
• Expand Ma’aden’s participation in global innovation ecosystems, forums, and networks.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized pipeline of emerging technologies aligned with sustainability and operational excellence.
• Deliver insights on industry trends, disruptive technologies, and innovation opportunities.
• Lead pilots, feasibility studies, demonstrations, and validation initiatives to prove value.

Skills

Global partnerships

Strategic collaboration

Technology deployment

Pilot programs

Due diligence

Market intelligence

Portfolio management

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree (Mining/Metallurgy/Geoscience)

Master's degree preferred

PhD desirable

Job description

Maaden is seeking a Principal Specialist, International Research & Development Scientist to expand our global innovation network and connect Maaden with leading institutions, startups, and technology providers. The role focuses on identifying opportunities that create measurable value across the business and accelerate deployment of scalable solutions.

The role strengthens our innovation pipeline by translating external research into practical, high-impact solutions addressing resource recovery,