Head of Coatings Binder Systems (m/f/d)

In the Coatings Division, we are focused on the development, production and marketing of a variety of coating solutions - from applied surface technologies to automotive paints. Working in global teams, we promote innovation, design and new applications in order to meet our partners' needs. This portfolio is complemented by "Beyond Paint Solutions", which enables new applications with innovative surfaces.

In your new role, you lead the Coatings Binder Systems unit, ensuring an enduring development pipeline, operational efficiency and strategic alignment within your area of expertise.

• You initiate and manage research and development projects to deliver polymers that meet the specific requirements of projects and topics within the BASF Coatings business areas.
• Additionally, you collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate developed polymers into relevant projects and promote a global exchange of expertise on coating-relevant polymers while developing a worldwide strategy for polymer syntheses.
• Furthermore, you focus on employee development, succession planning, and building a robust talent pipeline for your area.
• You continuously develop, optimize, and automate development methods, provide consultancy for complex coatings binder questions, as well as implement new IT solutions and ensure the implementation and observance of EHSQ requirements.
• Contributing to innovation strategies, you identify research trends and develop ideas for product and process innovations to drive technological progress.

• PhD in chemistry, polymer science or a comparable technical discipline with many years of professional experience in a coating related area and particular polymer synthesis
• profound knowledge in various polymer synthesis and analytics methods, scale-up and industrial polymerization processes
• strategic thinking with very good conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills
• strong leadership experience preferred with multidisciplinary teams and diverse teams (virtually and in person).
• team player, excellent stakeholder management and intercultural awareness
• mobility for international travels

• We ensure the attractiveness of our non-tariff salaries through regular benchmarks. Benefits can be individually tailored via the bonus (e.g. incentivized share packages, additional capital formation). Company-financed accident and supplementary long-term care insurance as well as an attractive pension scheme offer comprehensive cover.
• At our location in Münster, we have our own fitness studio "Freizeit" with a physiotherapy practice, permanently employed company doctors, a company restaurant "Auszeit" including a café bar, a bilingual company daycare center "LackiKids" and a vacation program "LackiKids on Tour".
• We have 30 vacation days/year (full-time), additional time off options and a 37.5-hour week.
• We offer a wide range of local and global development and career opportunities for professional and personal development.
• As a founding member of the Diversity Charter, BASF stands for diversity - we are proud of our Coatings employee networks WomenInCoatings, and CultiConnect.
• The feedback culture is firmly integrated into our corporate culture, e.g. through regular employee surveys and management feedback.

• Julia Kilias (Talent Acquisition) Tel.: -59139 will be happy to answer your questions for this position
• You can also reach our recruiting team
• First information about our application process can be found

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