Leadership Duties: Ensuring a secure work environment and implementing best practices in process safety across our Formulations labs is your top priority. Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge formulations for agricultural active ingredients from FMC’s award-winning innovation pipeline. Implement robust systems to measure efficiency and drive productivity across formulation development processes, aligning resources to meet business objectives in a fast-paced setting. Foster collaboration ac... more details
Overview:
Join the FMC Formulations Team at the Stine Research Center in Newark, DE, and embark on a journey to lead global innovation in formulation chemistry. We are seeking an accomplished professional with a passion for driving high-quality formulation strategies and technologies to meet the diverse needs of our customers and stakeholders worldwide. As the Associate Director of Formulation Chemistry, you will spearhead a dynamic team of Scientists and Associates, shaping the future of crop protection products while ensuring safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
Leadership Duties:
Ensuring a secure work environment and implementing best practices in process safety across our Formulations labs is your top priority.
Lead the charge in developing cutting-edge formulations for agricultural active ingredients from FMC’s award-winning innovation pipeline.
Implement robust systems to measure efficiency and drive productivity across formulation development processes, aligning resources to meet business objectives in a fast-paced setting.
Foster collaboration across departments, including Biology, Marketing, Regulatory, Engineering, and Manufacturing, to streamline technology management and enhance cost efficiency.
Champion global integration efforts, leveraging insights from diverse regional teams to optimize product development.
Mentor and develop team members, establishing clear goals and providing ongoing performance feedback.
Uphold FMC’s core values and commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), fostering a culture of safety and inclusivity.
Technical Duties:
Develop innovative formulation strategies that position FMC for competitive advantage in the Crop Protection market.
Identify and apply best practices and emerging technologies to enhance pesticide formulations.
Tackle technical challenges head-on, ensuring seamless product development from early development to registration.
Communicate complex technical concepts in clear, compelling terms to drive business decisions.
Serve as a subject matter expert, guiding the business in critical technologies and spearheading programs that drive significant value.
Manage the Formulation Development team budget and oversee third-party providers to ensure seamless collaboration.
Stay abreast of technological trends in Agrochemical Formulations, safeguarding FMC’s intellectual property and freedom to operate.
Required Education and qualifications:
Master’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, engineering, or related science and 10+ years of relevant industry experience or PhD degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, engineering, or related science and 5+ years of relevant industry experience
5+ years of leadership experience in agricultural, pharmaceutical, chemical, or consumer products industries.
Proven expertise in core formulation-related technologies, such as rheology, particle technology, and interfacial chemistry
Experience working in an international, multicultural environment, fostering collaboration and understanding across diverse teams and stakeholders.
Track record of delivering high-quality, timely results while overcoming technical and organizational challenges.
Strong interpersonal skills, able to coach, influence, and negotiate effectively.
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