Growth & Partnerships Manager – Tech & Chemistry

Arkema; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkema is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Organic Peroxides across the Americas. You will act as the key link between customers, R&D, and commercial teams to commercialize differentiated opportunities.

You will manage multiple development projects with a $70M sales potential over five years, translating technical challenges into actionable development plans while traveling across North America 50–60% of the time.

Qualifications

• About 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 in R&D, technical, or business development.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, polymer processing, or materials science (advanced degree or MBA would be a plus).
• Ability to travel 50–60% of the time across North America.

Responsibilities

• Develop and commercialize technically differentiated growth opportunities for Organic Peroxides in the Americas region, serving as the primary interface between customer, R&D, and commercial teams.
• Manage a rich pipeline of development opportunities with at least $70M in sales potential within 5 years, including development of new applications and technologies.
• Translate technical and operational customer challenges into development projects with clear technical and commercial objectives.

Skills

Business development

R&D collaboration

Technical communication

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/chemistry

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Arkema is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in Organic Peroxides across the Americas. You will act as the key link between customers, R&D, and commercial teams to commercialize differentiated opportunities.

You will manage multiple development projects with a $70M sales potential over five years, translating technical challenges into actionable development plans while traveling across North America 50–60% of the time.