![]() Att'n: Catalyst Chemists, Nanotechnologists, R&D Specialists, etc.
Job Description:
The Director of Research and Development will lead and manage an effective and efficient department of highly educated scientists and lab technicians engaging in the design, development and testing of clean-energy ("greentech") technologies. This key position will support Company's vision of becoming the technology and market leader in the supply and use of nano-scale metals in multiple clean- energy applications. At a high level, the responsibilities of the Director of R&D will include product development and improvements, engineering, research, project management and budgeting, resource allocation, tactical execution, prioritization, and compliance with quality policies.
Specifically, the Director of Research and Development will:
Provide leadership for the research and development function within Company and lead that department’s day-to-day operations
Help define and execute the product development strategies to meet key objectives
Support product concept generation, feasibility studies and prototyping of new devices and improvements to current devices, including supervision of all bench testing and validation studies
Create budgets, allocate resources, and determine the schedules for all product development activities; reconcile project priority conflicts
Regularly collaborate with Intellectual Property counsel to ensure that all potentially patentable inventions are properly disclosed, pursued and protected
Work closely with senior management to align priorities and create an appropriate sense of urgency to ensure that successful objectives are achieved and timelines are met
Attend technical or other meetings with potential customers and/or partners
Continually evaluate competitive products and product concepts
Attract bright and reliable technical resources to manage and lead them in achieving their maximum potential
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Ph.D. preferred
Experience in successfully bringing products from development to production volume
15+ years of industrial R&D and commercialization leadership in energy and/or related technologies, with a particular focus on chemical and/or electrochemical processes
Proficiency in materials science (nano-scale preferred); understanding of energy storage and generation, hydrogen generation, and general catalysis a plus
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail; a desire to manage with a “Hands-On” style
Knowledge of design and development processes and best practices within the industry
Results driven, passionate, committed, and hard working
Ability to work in a small company environment, prioritizing based on finite resources and multi-tasking
Ability to work in a team environment and exert influence without alienating others, particularly with a team of direct reports that have advanced degrees and are passionate about their projects
Must possess a high degree of integrity, professionalism, and the ability to establish credibility across all levels of the organization
Excellent listening skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
LOCATION: Southern California
My client is an exciting startup in Southern California focused on the nanocatalyst market. They are funded and have won multiple awards for their outstanding innovation in proprietary advanced materials including nanometer-scale metals and performance catalysts. My client actively develops high-value commercial applications for its products across a range of carefully selected industrial and clean technology sectors, typically in conjunction with the sector’s end-market leaders. Their award-winning nanomaterials provide the Company competitive advantages backed by over 32 issued patents and pending applications while providing its customers and commercial partners superior materials-based solutions. Management has demonstrated successful execution of its commercialization strategy of incorporating the Company’s superior materials into the devices and systems of its customers. Solutions have shown breakthrough performance enhancement in a number of high-value applications addressing multi-billion dollar growth markets, including batteries, fuel cells, emissions reduction, ammonia synthesis, and industrial inks/pastes..
If the exciting career opportunity above intrigues you, and seems like a good fit for you or someone you can recommend, please contact me. Resumes are always welcomed, and accompanied by cover letters detailing specific examples of why the position description constitutes a strong match, are very helpful.
Thank you,
Nicholas Meyler
GM/President, Technology
Wingate Dunross
ph (818)597-3200 ext. 211
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