Global Application Technology Lead Scientist

**Who is our client and your future employer?**:
Ranked among the world’s largest petrochemicals manufacturers, it is a public company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With operations in around 50 countries, The Company has a global workforce of over 31,000 talented individuals. The company operates through three strategic Business Units - Petrochemicals, Agri-Nutrients and Specialties. They support customers by identifying and developing opportunities in key end markets such as construction, medical devices, packaging, agri-nutrients, electrical and electronics, transportation, and clean energy.

The company’s manufacturing, sales, technology and innovation facilities are located throughout the globe and are managed by four regional offices: the Middle East and Africa, Asia, the Americas and Europe.

The Company invests heavily in Technology and Innovation (T&I). The T&I facilities are spread across the globe with hundreds of dedicated scientists contributing to the ongoing development of new patents and certifications.

**LHR Americas**:
The job opportunity you have long waited for. LHR Americas recruit people from around the world to work in Saudi Arabia.

**Who are we looking for?***:
We are seeking Lead/Staff Scientist Application Technology SPADC Technology Centers Geleen (NL) and Shanghai (CN) - Global Application Technology - Application Development & Industrial Solutions - Polymers T&I.

**Qualifications**:

- Ph.D./MSc in related discipline or 7-10 years relevant experience in related field with B.S. degree.
- Able to drive, lead and guide technology development programs, based on a clear understanding of market trends and business strategy, whilst ensuring:

- Timelines and budget.
- Understand the state of the art in advanced conversion processes; some hands-on experience in plastics processing (e.g., Extrusion or Molding processes, tooling etc.) is a plus.
- Good understanding of CAE, Predictive Engineering, 3D printing is a plus.
- Experience in customer and external interactions / presentations.
- Excellent communication skills; excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Strong analytical skills, pragmatic, able to work in global cross-functional teams.
- Scientific coaching of young researchers/engineers.

**Duties and responsibilities***:

- Proactively communicate with project team members and business stakeholders on progress. Report results and present them to stakeholders and customers.
- Work together to ensure an excellent internal network with business, MDTS, product lines and project leaders in the organization to analyze and understand market needs across all segments.
- Build and maintain an extensive external network along the value chain, including government bodies, brand owners, converters, machine manufacturers and top research institutes.
- Leverage intellectual property to maximize business growth in the domain.

**Which are the benefits you will enjoy if you are selected for this job opening?***:
This company has the goal to create a team of co-workers who can develop professionally and personally to the fullest.

Thus, they are focused on offering them the best:

- You will have the chance to keep developing your professional career in an innovative environment working with the latest technology, the most advanced tools and the best practices.
- If you are selected, all expenses associated to the relocation process will be borne by the employer.
- Indefinite term contract
- Competitive base salary
- Benefit for permanency in the company
- General health and dental plan

**THE STAGES OF THIS PROCESS ARE**:
**1. **Resume Evaluation**:
A member of our recruitment team will evaluate that your resume matches the client's job description requirement.

Use the job description requirements to highlight your relevant experience and skills.

Be specific and describe the significance of your work, keyword alignment is important. Emphasize the impact of the work you've contributed to HR areas and tasks. Use your professional profile/resume to focus on major accomplishments and qualifications that match the job.

If your resume evaluation is suitable for this position, the recruitment team will invite you to a preliminary phone/video interview in 2-3 days.

**2. **Interviews stage**

2.1 LHR Americas preliminary phone/video interview: A member of the Talent Acquisition team from LHR Americas will first schedule a call with you to discuss the details of the position, your interests, and qualifications. Furthermore, your English level will be evaluated at this stage, ONLY native or advanced speakers will approve this evaluation.

If this preliminary phone/video interview is successful, your resume will be submitted to our client.

If your preliminary phone/video interview is not successful, our Talent Acquisition consultant will inform you.

2.2 Client phone/video interview: This interview will happen only if your resume is approved by our client, we cannot guarantee the