What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager position at DuBois Chemicals, Inc.?
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Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Innovation
- Execute the R&D and Applications strategy aligned with corporate vision and the strategic technology roadmap.
- Lead multi-year product and technology pipelines, ensuring a balance of incremental improvement and breakthrough innovation.
- Serve on the LOOP team
- Oversee the full lifecycle of product development—from concept and feasibility to scale-up, commercialization, and post-launch optimization.
- Ensure all R&D activities meet quality, safety, regulatory, and industry standards.
- Implement strong project management, documentation, and stage-gate processes.
- Drive continuous improvement in laboratory capabilities, testing methodologies, and technology platforms.
- Lead Applications and Technical Service teams in delivering customer-centered support, product adoption, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Strengthen relationships with strategic customers by providing technical expertise.
- Translate customer requirements into product specifications and development opportunities.
- Partner closely with Portfolio to align prioritized projects with clear deliverables.
- Support commercial teams by providing technical training, product performance data, and differentiation insights.
- Collaborate with Procurement and Operations regarding raw materials, formulations, and manufacturability.
- Foster a culture of innovation, safety, accountability, and scientific excellence.
- Guide and assist in succession planning and capability growth within the department.
- Guide and assist in shaping career advancement programs on the non-managerial track.
- Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- 5 years of experience in chemicals R&D.
- Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional leadership, organization, and communication skills.
- Domestic and International Travel up to 10%
DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.