Application Development Manager AgChem

Job title:

Application Development Manager AgChem

Company:

Eastman Chemical

Job description

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit .Short DescriptionThe main role of the Application Development Manager is to drive innovation of Eastman materials within the application area of agrochemicals.Responsibilities

• Develop fundamental structure/property understanding as to how Eastman materials perform in the agrochemical formulations and applications.
• Through customer calls, discover customer unmet needs and translate those into Critical-to-Quality parameters for new product design and selection.
• Raise awareness and reputation of the company to external entities. Actively manage an external network of academia, service providers and technology development companies / start-ups in order to complement and accelerate internal strategic programs.
• Contribute to the Ag Chem innovation portfolio management process to ensure strategy and deployed resources are aligned.
• Lead ideations & development projects in the innovation funnel, applying Eastman’s “Enabling Business & Marketing Excellence” methodology. Manage projects through the Idea-to-Concept and Stage Gate reviews.
• Seek, gather & distribute market intelligence, contribute to the global technical knowledge base through sharing of relevant learning & experience with the department.
• Works closely with the research & development, marketing and commercial organizations during development and commercialization of new materials.
• Coach team members in planning and execution of innovation projects in a milestone driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master or PhD preferred. Chemistry Preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in relevant field of agrochemicals or crop protection; preferably in the field of pesticides.
• Effective communicator, able to deliver technical and business concepts to a diverse audience, influencing the department and business management.
• Experience working in multi-functional project teams and customer facing situations.
• Culturally aware and comfortable with international travel.

Eastman is committed to creating a powerfully diverse workforce and a broadly inclusive workplace, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day

Expected salary

Location

Zwijnaarde, Flandre-Orientale

Job date

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:33:20 GMT

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