Evonik · 22 hours ago
ART Head Americas INKS
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expEvonik is a global leader in specialty chemicals, offering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. The ART Head Americas INKS is responsible for leading the technical function for the Printing Inks market segment across North and South America, managing a team of scientists and technicians while ensuring alignment with marketing and sales to drive profitable growth.
ChemicalChemical EngineeringIndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate all Applied Technology (AT) activities for the INKS market segment in the Americas
Serve as the senior technical expert and customer consultant for the region
Manage, develop, and mentor a team of scientists and technicians, including succession planning
Ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations, including ESHQ and budget responsibility
Allocate technical resources in line with business line and segment strategy
Act as the technical interface for global key accounts and global INKS initiatives
Translate market trends, customer needs, and competitive insights into technical concepts and innovation proposals
Drive and support market-driven innovation projects, including AT and RD&I pipeline execution
Actively identify, acquire, and realize customer projects and technical opportunities
Represent the business at customer meetings, trade fairs, conferences, and industry associations
Enable structured knowledge sharing and collaboration across the global INKS technical community
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field required
10+ years of relevant industry experience in printing inks or closely related areas such as coatings or coatings raw materials
Strong hands-on background in formulation and applied technology, with deep understanding of inks formulation and additive technologies
Proven experience in customer-facing technical roles, including direct engagement with customers
Experience leading or contributing to innovation and development projects, translating market needs into technical solutions
Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-relevant solutions
Strong project leadership and resource prioritization skills
Comfort working across functions in a global, matrixed organization
Strong communication skills, including technical discussions with customers and internal stakeholders
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) preferred
Prior people leadership experience is strongly preferred, though high-potential technical leaders will be considered
Benefits
Performance-based remuneration
Occupational health benefits
Hybrid and flexible working environments
Company
Evonik
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.85BKey Investors
European Investment BankTemasek HoldingsCVC Capital Partners
2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $581.65M
2024-03-13Post Ipo Debt· $547.64M
2013-04-25IPO
Leadership Team
Anne Ritter
Global Director, Partnerships and Strategy- Care Solutions
Bernhard Mohr
Managing Director Evonik Venture Capital
Recent News
2025-11-21
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