What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global Application Leader, Laminates position at Qnity?
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Key Responsibilities:
Lead and develop the global application team (in Asia, US, and Europe), including capability building, talent development, resource allocation, and performance management.
Define and execute the global application strategy in alignment with the business strategy, technology roadmap, and long-term growth priorities.
Lead engagement with OEMs, fabricators, and other value-chain partners across consumer electronics, AI data centers, industrial, and other strategic markets to understand unmet needs and translate them into material and application requirements.
Partner with Commercial, Business Development, R&D, Manufacturing to evaluate market opportunities, identify emerging technology trends, and prioritize the product and application development portfolio.
Be part of new product development cycles by leading the team to provide rapid prototyping to customer and frequent interaction with stakeholders
Develop and manage a global application opportunity pipeline, establishing clear priorities, milestones, ownership, resource requirements, and expected business impact.
Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the competitive landscape, translating market intelligence into differentiated value propositions, product positioning, and sustainable competitive advantages.
Communicate application strategy, project status, technical risks, resource needs, and business opportunities clearly to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
Master's degree or above in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or related field.
At least 10 years of relevant industry experience, including significant experience in laminate materials, printed circuit boards, electronics materials, or closely related applications.
Demonstrated experience leading regional or global technical teams and developing talent across multiple geographies.
The successful candidate will be self-motivated, eager to learn new technologies on fast time scales and a team-player that can work in multi-disciplinary, cross-geographic teams.
Proven ability to translate customer and market requirements into technical programs, product-development priorities, and commercially relevant solutions.
Strong strategic thinking, prioritization, problem-solving, and program-management capabilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver clear, concise, and persuasive presentations to customers and senior management.
Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin, with the ability to operate effectively in a global, cross-cultural environment.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally as required.
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