Senior Scientist - Business Development

• Do you want to be part of a company leading in their industry?
• We are looking for the best talent to join us on our growth journey!

About Our Client

In September 2022, Imerys Group (www.imerys.com) published a press release confirming to start an exclusive negotiations with Syntagma Capital (www.syntagmacapital.com) for the potential sale of certain assets producing kaolin, ground calcium carbonate ("GCC"), precipitated calcium carbonate ("PCC"), and talc, which primarily serve the paper markets in North Americas, South America, Asia and Europe.This new company formed by all these industrial sites, kaolin mine, port access and Hubs is foreseen to start its operation under a new brand on March 31st, 2023. The revenue in 2021 was 400 million euros. It will offer mineral solutions for industries worldwide. All the sites are already working and producing. About 950 employees total.
Besides serving lots of the paper and board markets nowadays, this new company will use its global footprint, unique assets and longstanding know-how to develop new business opportunities and foster innovation. Sustainability is a core value of this Company.Regarding employment, the Company needs to reinforce existing teams to operate as a standalone organization but also to meet its ambitious development plans.
Branding and name of the Company are currently defined and will be communicated largely very soon.

Job Description

The successful Senior Scientist - Business Development will:

• To provide scientific and technical leadership for "Berg" including Innovation, NPD and Customer projects
• To raise external technical profile of "Berg" organisation through external publications and networks
• To provide support and guidance on product stewardship, regulatory compliance and EHS
• Project leadership in diverse market areas
• Development and commercial implementation aspect to role
• International and Intercontinental travel requirement
• Functional management of technical resources within projects
• Complex analytical element to role
• To expand and develop our core technical competence in mineral applications for paper and packaging markets.
• To expand and develop our core technical competence into non-paper areas
• To initiate, develop and lead (or support) business relevant projects in these markets
• To work globally with respect to the above
• To provide technical expertise and consultancy to production and commercial teams within Berg
• To provide scientific and technical support to other regions within Berg as required
• To provide technical expertise and support to Berg customers
• To keep up to date with relevant scientific and regulatory knowledge and to apply as appropriate
• To produce technical guides, presentations and publications to communicate knowledge internally and externally

The Successful Applicant

We are looking to speak to candidates who have/are:

• Postgraduate degree or strong first degree in a scientific discipline
• At least 10 years experience in relevant technical/laboratory environment
• Experience of wet end applications and/or Pulp bleaching would be an advantage.
• Experience mentoring teams

What's on Offer

The successful Senior Scientist - Business Development will receive;

• Competitive Salary plus bonus.
• The opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.