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At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.Join us and be a part of a brand that inspires creativity, innovation, and passion in support of locally-owned stores around the world.Click here to see how you can paint your future!Job SummaryBenjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading manufacturer of innovative, high-qualitycolorants,resinsandcoatings for the architectural and industrial maintenance markets.We are currently seeking aSr.Research and DevelopmentInternationalGroupManager to join ourProductDevelopment team inFlanders, New Jersey.This strategic leadership role will focus on driving innovation, managing global R&D initiatives, and aligningProductDevelopment with international market needs and regulatory standards.This rolewillleadateamofhighly motivatedchemistsin the formulation and innovationofinternationalcoatings;working collaboratively withQuality,Procurement, Manufacturing, US Product Development laboratories, Marketing,and RegulatoryAffairs.Thiscandidate will have aproventrack recordof managing international R&D teams and delivering innovative productswhilestrategicallyleading witha keenfocus on driving innovation, managing international research programs, and ensuring alignment with businessobjectivesacrossinternationalterritoriesThisrolewillensure coatingsarecompliantwithInternationalregulations while aligning productdevelopment withendusersneedsor preferences.#LI-PN1KeyResponsibilitiesOversee andleadagroup of chemists and scientiststodevelop new products in partnership with Quality, Marketing, and Manufacturingteams toensurecoating standards and compliance are met.Developacoatingsstrategyto supportCompanyobjectives.LeadR&D projects for theteam, settingpriorities and timelineswithinbudgetaryguidelinesto meet business goals.Regularly communicate project progress to keystakeholdersKeep abreast of international competitionand Industry trends and regulations, regularly sharing information with Product Development colleaguesCollaborate withpatent and legal teams onintellectualproperty strategyMonitor emergingtrends and technologies to keep the organization at the forefront of innovation.Strong cross functionalcollaborationwith product marketing teams to align technical developments with marketstrategies.SupportManufacturing, QA/QC andProcurement on product scale ups,qualityandnewalternate materialsMentor future leaders,identifydevelopment needs andoutlinetraining programsContinueprofessional growth throughlearning and capability building initiatives.Maintain andensurethat alllaboratory safetyguidelinesarefollowedDesired Experience /Qualifications PhD with a minimum of 10 years or MS with 15+ years’ experience in Coatings, Polymer Science, Organic Chemistry, Materials Engineering or related fieldsMinimum5 years of experience in managingR&D teams with afocus oninternational orglobal site networkStrong knowledge of product development life cycles, innovation methodologies, and regulatory environmentsOutstandingcommunicationskills, both oral and written,with the ability to conveyscientificconceptsclearly, effectively fostering collaborative relationships at all organizational levelsFluent in English (additionallanguage skills a plus).Willingness to travel internationally asrequired.ComputerKnowledge/Digital Skills:Proficient in usingformulation and lab data management softwareSkilled indata analysis and visualization tools(e.g.,Excel (advanced), Power BI,)Microsoft platformsSAPKnowledgeUSD $134,100.00 - USD $171,600.00 /Yr.