Thrive Resources ยท 4 days ago
Director of R&D & Technical Services
Catoosa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expInhance Technologies is a global leader in specialty gases, chemicals, and material transformation technologies, serving high-growth markets. The Director of R&D and Technical Services will lead product development, analytical operations, and technical service across the fluorine-based chemistry platform, driving innovation from concept through commercialization.
Professional ServicesRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Susanna Madden
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end new product development and commercialization
Advance fluorine and HF-based chemistry platforms and IP
Strengthen analytical rigor, KPIs, and testing systems
Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions
Drive cross-functional alignment across R&D, operations, and commercial teams
Support scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement
Contribute to technology strategy, growth initiatives, and M&A diligence
Qualification
Required
PhD or MS in Chemistry (or related field)
5+ years of experience with fluorine-based chemistries
Background in specialty chemicals or industrial R&D
Strong analytical chemistry expertise (e.g., ICP-MS, GC, LC-MS)
Proven success bringing products from concept to market
Experience with scale-up, manufacturing transfer, and IP strategy
Collaborative leader with strong communication and execution skills
Company
Thrive Resources
Thrive Resources is an executive search firm serving private equity firms and their portfolio companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susanna Madden
CEO
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