Global R&D Innovation Leader - Mining Tech Partnerships

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Maaden Aluminium Company (MAC) in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Specialist International R&D Scientist to lead its global innovation ecosystem. You will build strategic partnerships with universities, research labs, and technology providers to accelerate evaluations and deployments that boost productivity and sustainability.

The role requires deep collaboration across multiple partners, sponsorship of pilot projects, and development of business cases for technology adoption.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in mining, metallurgy, mineral processing, chemical engineering, materials science, or geoscience.
• PhD is optional; 10–15 years in mining, mineral processing, technology development or strategic partnerships.
• Experience collaborating with international universities, technology companies, startups, or research organizations.
• Strong global network within the mining innovation ecosystem is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with universities, labs, technology providers, startups, funds, and research orgs.
• Establish long-term collaboration agreements and joint development programs.
• Represent Maaden in international innovation networks and pipelines.
• Sponsor development of new technologies aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate evaluations, lab testing, pilots, and demonstrations.
• Build an international network of innovation partners and organize exchanges.
• Support business cases and successful transitions from external to operational deployment.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Relationship management

Technology scouting

Open innovation

Communication skills

Project planning

Global networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in mining, metallurgy, mineral processing, chemical engineering, materials science, or geoscience

PhD (optional)

Job description

Maaden Aluminium Company (MAC) in Saudi Arabia seeks a Principal Specialist International R&D Scientist to lead its global innovation ecosystem. You will build strategic partnerships with universities, research labs, and technology providers to accelerate evaluations and deployments that boost productivity and sustainability.

The role requires deep collaboration across multiple partners, sponsorship of pilot projects, and development of business cases for technology adoption.