Benjamin Moore · 2 days ago
Sr. Research and Development International Group Manager
Flanders, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$148K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expBenjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-quality colorants, resins and coatings for the architectural and industrial maintenance markets. They are seeking a Sr. Research and Development International Group Manager to lead global R&D initiatives, manage a team of chemists, and ensure product development aligns with international market needs and regulatory standards.
Home DecorHome ImprovementInterior DesignManufacturing
Responsibilities
Oversee and lead a group of chemists and scientists to develop new products in partnership with Quality, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to ensure coating standards and compliance are met. Develop a coatings strategy to support Company objectives
Lead R&D projects for the team, setting priorities and timelines within budgetary guidelines to meet business goals. Regularly communicate project progress to key stakeholders
Keep abreast of international competition and Industry trends and regulations, regularly sharing information with Product Development colleagues
Collaborate with patent and legal teams on intellectual property strategy
Monitor emerging trends and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation
Strong cross functional collaboration with product marketing teams to align technical developments with market strategies
Support Manufacturing, QA/QC and Procurement on product scale ups, quality and new alternate materials
Mentor future leaders, identify development needs and outline training programs
Continue professional growth through learning and capability building initiatives
Maintain and ensure that all laboratory safety guidelines are followed
Qualification
Required
PhD with a minimum of 10 years or MS with 15+ years' experience in Coatings, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Engineering or related fields
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing R&D teams with a focus on international or global site network
Strong knowledge of product development life cycles, innovation methodologies, and regulatory environments
Outstanding communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey scientific concepts clearly, effectively fostering collaborative relationships at all organizational levels
Fluent in English (additional language skills a plus)
Willingness to travel internationally as required
Proficient in using formulation and lab data management software
Skilled in data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Excel (advanced), Power BI)
Microsoft platforms
SAP Knowledge
Benefits
Work-life balance
Competitive/ benefits
Ongoing learning/continuing education
Skill development
Company
Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore, is an American company that produces paint. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2001-01-02Acquired
Leadership Team
Dan Calkins
Chairman and CEO
Talia Griep
EVP and Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Financial Officer/Legal/ EH&S/Pricing/Business Consulting
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