Principal Specialist, International Research & Development Scientist

Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC); Medina; Sur place; SAR 400 000 - 800 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maaden Aluminium Company (MAC) is seeking a Principal Specialist International Research & Development Scientist to expand access to global innovation ecosystems, emerging technologies and strategic research capabilities that accelerate sustainable growth and operational excellence.

You will connect MAC with leading universities, research institutes and technology providers to convert external advancements into scalable solutions that improve recovery, performance and environmental outcomes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree preferred. PhD in a relevant technical discipline desirable.
• 10–15 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, technology development, innovation, strategic partnerships, or business development.
• Proven experience collaborating with international universities, research institutions, technology companies, startups, or innovation ecosystems.
• Strong international network within mining, sustainability and technology innovation sectors is highly desirable.
• Experience evaluating, developing, and advancing technologies from concept through commercialization or deployment.

Responsabilités

• Build and sustain strategic relationships with leading international universities, research institutes, technology providers, startups and mining innovation organizations.
• Establish collaboration frameworks that accelerate technology development, validation, commercialization and deployment.
• Develop and maintain a prioritized pipeline of emerging technologies aligned with sustainability, resource growth and operational excellence.
• Lead pilot programs, feasibility studies, demonstrations and validation initiatives to confirm technical and commercial value.
• Enable robust technical assessment processes across business units and operational stakeholders.
• Accelerate progression from concept evaluation to industrial deployment through structured testing and business case development.
• Deliver portfolio insights and executive reporting on opportunities, risks and investment outcomes.

Connaissances

Technology Scouting

Due Diligence

Mining Innovation

Technology Commercialization

Research Program Design

Experimental Validation

Strategic Technology Assessment

Business & Delivery

Business Case Development

Strategic Thinking

Opportunity Prioritization

Value Realization

Technology Deployment

Adoption

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Open Innovation Management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Metallurgy

Mineral Processing

Chemical Engineering

Materials Science

Geoscience

Master's degree preferred

PhD in a relevant technical discipline desirable

Description du poste

1 Why This Role Matters

The Principal Specialist International Research amp Development Scientist expands Ma aden s access to global innovation emerging technologies and strategic research capabilities that accelerate sustainable growth operational excellence and long-term competitiveness The role connects Ma aden with leading research institutions technology developers startups mining organizations and innovation ecosystems to identify opportunities that create measurable value across the business The role strengthens Ma aden s innovation pipeline by converting external research and technological advancements into scalable solutions that improve resource recovery exploration performance process efficiency environmental outcomes and productivity Through strategic partnerships and technology deployment it enables faster adoption of innovations that support enterprise priorities and future growth By building a globally connected innovation network and advancing technology commercialization opportunities the role enhances Ma aden s position as a leading mining and minerals organization with access to world-class research emerging technologies and strategic development partnerships

Global Innovation Partnerships

Build and sustain strategic relationships with leading international universities research institutes technology providers startups and mining innovation organizations Establish collaboration frameworks that accelerate technology development validation commercialization and deployment Expand Ma aden s participation and influence within global innovation ecosystems industry forums and strategic research networks

Technology Scouting amp Market Intelligence

Develop and maintain a prioritized pipeline of emerging technologies aligned with sustainability resource growth and operational excellence objectives Evaluate technology maturity scalability commercial viability intellectual property considerations and strategic fit Deliver forward-looking intelligence on industry trends disruptive technologies competitive developments and innovation opportunities

Research Development amp Validation

Advance technologies and innovative solutions that address strategic business and operational challenges Lead pilot programs feasibility studies demonstrations and validation initiatives to confirm technical and commercial value Ensure research outcomes are scalable practical and capable of successful operational integration

Technology Deployment amp Value Realization

Enable robust technical assessment processes across business units and operational stakeholders Accelerate progression from concept evaluation to industrial deployment through structured testing and business case development Improve technology adoption outcomes by aligning innovation initiatives with operational priorities and implementation readiness

Strategic Collaboration amp Portfolio Management

Develop partnerships that support co-development licensing opportunities strategic alliances and joint ventures Maintain a prioritized innovation portfolio focused on value creation implementation readiness and strategic impact Deliver portfolio insights and executive reporting that improve visibility of emerging opportunities risks and investment outcomes

3 What Success Looks Like

Strong international network of strategic innovation partners supporting Ma aden s long-term growth agenda Increased pipeline of high-potential technologies aligned with sustainability operational excellence and resource growth objectives Higher conversion of external innovation opportunities into successful pilots demonstrations and operating deployments Improved visibility of emerging technologies competitive developments and strategic partnership opportunities Measurable operational environmental and commercial value generated through technology adoption and innovation investments Enhanced industry recognition of Ma aden as a globally connected innovation leader within the mining and minerals sector

4 Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Mining Engineering Metallurgy Mineral Processing Chemical Engineering Materials Science Geoscience or a related discipline Master s degree preferred PhD in a relevant technical discipline desirable

5 Experience

10 15 years of experience in mining mineral processing technology development innovation strategic partnerships or business development Demonstrated experience collaborating with international universities research institutions technology companies startups or innovation ecosystems Proven experience evaluating developing and advancing technologies from concept through commercialization or deployment Strong international network within mining sustainability and technology innovation sectors is highly desirable

6 Skills That Matter

Functional Expertise Technology Scouting amp Due DiligenceMining Innovation amp Technology CommercializationResearch Program Design amp Experimental ValidationStrategic Technology Assessment Business amp Delivery Business Case DevelopmentStrategic Thinking amp Opportunity PrioritizationValue Realization amp Commercial AssessmentTechnology Deployment amp Adoption People amp Collaboration Global Partnership DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement amp InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationOpen Innovation Management Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Metallurgy, Mineral Processing, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Geoscience, or a related discipline.Master's degree preferred.PhD in a relevant technical discipline desirable.10 15 years of experience in mining, mineral processing, technology development, innovation, strategic partnerships, or business development.Demonstrated experience collaborating with international universities, research institutions, technology companies, startups, or innovation ecosystems.Proven experience evaluating, developing, and advancing technologies from concept through commercialization or deployment.Strong international network within mining, sustainability, and technology innovation sectors is highly desirable.