R&D Senior Manager

As the North American Senior Manager of Research and Development, you will manage the development of new technologies and product offerings for Specialty Agriculture and Ornamental Horticulture market channels utilizing your scientific knowledge, personal creativity, and fertilizer industry expertise. This position leads a team of people that work on complex, multi-year projects that involve cross functional teams and sizeable budgets. 

This position is at North Charleston reporting to the R&D Director.

I’m interested! What will I get to do in this position?

• Lead research department activities to achieve Growing Solutions business objectives to grow and maintain revenue and profit.
• Work with internal and external partners to bring forth innovative and transformative business and product ideas. Collaborate with cross functional departments to vet ideas for technical and financial feasibility.
• Make recommendations to senior leadership team on resource allocations and project selections. 
• Champion product development projects through RD&I Stage and Gate system; build project plans and budgets.
• Establish 5-year strategic plan that improve research work processes and expand R&D capabilities into new areas. Execute necessary capital investment activity.
• Establish individual developmental plans for staff and build succession plan.  Mentor and develop junior research scientists. 

What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

• Minimum educational requirement is a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry (or other relevant scientific field) with at least 10 years’ experience in product or process development. 
• At least 5 years’ experience in prior manager role with budgetary and staffing responsibilities.
• Proven ability to achieve results through management of others.
• Excellent communication skills; able to present compelling case for ideas and projects to senior leadership.
• Very strong analytical / scientific skills with ability to translate information for non-technical people.
• Occasional domestic and international travel will be required. Frequency of travel is driven by project and/or business needs. 
• Physical requirements of the job are those common to working in a laboratory, pilot production facility and in field / greenhouse research plots. Must be able to wear necessary personal protective equipment as required.

What will set me apart:

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering (or other relevant scientific field).
• Prior experience with fertilizer coating (polymer) chemistries and analytical instruments and methods of polymer science.
• Managerial or leadership role in function outside of R&D.
• Prior experience with stage and gate process and procedures, project portfolio management and product idea generation.
• Proven industry knowledge demonstrated through Patents. Publications, and/or leadership positions in industry organizations.
• Knowledge of global fertilizer markets and trends in agriculture and horticulture.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements in fertilizer industry.
   

Compensation at ICL: If you are hired at ICL, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. We also offer a generous benefits package (more information on benefits listed below).
 

Salary Range: $103,0000-$141,000
 

Annual Bonus Target:16%, subject to plan provisions.

We've Got You Covered

ICL is committed to offering you a comprehensive set of benefits to empower you and your family physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. The benefits we offer to our diverse and inclusive workforce include:

• Competitive base pay and performance bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life benefits that start quickly – the first of the month after hire
• Tax-advantaged health savings and spending accounts (when applicable)
• Wellness Incentive Program to lower your health insurance cost
• Generous Leave and FMLA policies
• Prescription program that provides most generic maintenance medications at no cost (including Insulin products & EpiPens)
• 401k eligibility from day one of employment with a generous company matching contribution. 100% vested after one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Student Loan Assistance
• Free membership to a program that offers various discounts for travel, entertainment, groceries, and much more

ICL will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.  

About ICL

Who is ICL?

ICL Group is a leading global specialty minerals company, which creates impactful solutions for humanity's sustainability challenges in the food, agriculture and industrial markets.  ICL leverages its unique bromine, potash and phosphate resources, its global professional workforce, and its sustainability focused R&D and technological innovation capabilities, to drive the company's growth across its end markets. Our agricultural products feed the world’s growing population, our food additives enable greater access to higher quality food, our potash and phosphate products are essential components for the pharma industry and our bromine-based materials and phosphates contribute to a more energy efficient and environmentally friendly planet.  ICL benefits from its advantageous size, geographical spread, and operational flexibility. With a culture based upon leadership, innovation, and sustainability, ICL is well positioned to be an Employer of Choice within the communities in which we operate.  ICL shares are dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NYSE and TASE: ICL).  The company employs more than 12,500 people worldwide, and its 2023 revenues totaled approximately $7.5 billion. 
To learn more about ICL, visit the company's global website www.icl-group.com. 
 

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