Arkema · 8 hours ago
R&D Manager - Infrastructure Job
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expArkema is a company focused on innovation in specialty chemicals, and they are seeking an R&D Manager for their Infrastructure portfolio. This role is responsible for managing the R&D portfolio from ideation to commercialization, ensuring alignment with business objectives and driving new product growth.
IndustrialManufacturingPlastics and Rubber Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Work with the BU leaders and the R&D Director on project selection and prioritization
Work closely with the BU leadership to drive the technical programs through the different phases of commercialization
Makes use of Portfolio management and Stage Gate to successfully drive programs to commercialization
Contributes to the global innovation strategy and portfolio of programs; Leads the North American portfolio for Infrastructure
Ensures that the NA Innovation and New Product Development programs are properly organized, resourced and in-sync with the global programs
Develop IP portfolio in Infrastructure and makes recommendations concerning NA portfolio and competitive landscape
Propose new R&D projects to the R&D Director and the NA leadership team
Outline resources and capital expenditures required to ensure a pipeline to develop and enhance the portfolio
Ensure technical and scientific competencies are aligned with business objectives and strategies
Develop product roadmaps and multigenerational product plans to meet business objectives
Communicate to management: Progress on development projects, significant technical or market findings which may offer new business opportunities
Communicate on technical papers at conferences and manage webinars and customer road shows
Support business strategies and initiatives at key customers by building relationships with key stakeholders
Work with the sales force to coordinate and participate in field trials with customers
Responsible for performance reviews, career development and safety for direct reports in their organization within R&D group in North America
Talent development within their direct reports
Contributes to Talent recruitment
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or advanced degree preferred in Chemistry, Material Science, or Chemical/Civil Engineering
10+ years of experience in specialty chemicals/Asphalt and/or Pavement chemicals
Demonstrated innovation track record
Demonstrated technical and managerial excellence which delivers significant commercial impact in a globalized business
Company
Arkema
Arkema produces speciality chemicals.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (2)
2021 (5)
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.47B2025-09-02Post Ipo Debt· $584.71M
2025-05-20Post Ipo Debt· $450.07M
2024-03-14Post Ipo Debt· $435.31M
Leadership Team
Thierry Le Hénaff
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Marie-José Donsion
Group CFO
Recent News
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2026-01-07
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