Scientist

Accountable for delivery of technical solutions in regional portfolio range management projects including new to the world, new to the industry, continuous improvement, cost saving and regulatory/legislative change reasons. Accountable for quality of delivery and decision making.

Works as part of a team of technical professionals to make sure project work is delivered to specification

Works with suppliers to make sure development work is in compliance and meets cost targets

In conjunction with marketing and project team members, maintains priority and sense of urgency in project work

Works with extended R&D team to harmonize test methods regionally

Works with field sales managers, sourcing and Quality Assurance to deal effectively with complaints from the market. Works on improved quality assurance systems, together with area expert centers and manufacturing sites to improve quality

Supports implementation of new innovations, product improvements or changes into manufacturing. Supports projects to deal with quality complaints or manufacturing issues as part of the transition from innovation development to technical range management or ongoing as part of a range management role

May be asked to take lead R&D role in working with regional and global marketing in technical assessment, competitive technical analysis

Takes a proactive approach to initiating interactions with raw material management to prepare  performance and cost effective product range