15h Left Applications Team Manager

Applications Team Manager - Personal Care Croda is a FTSE100 organisation focused on our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives TM With a market capitalisation of 6 billion and nearly 6 000 employees globally our smart science is found in products that touch our lives every day As the name behind some of the world s most successful brands we are developing innovative and sustainable ingredients that provide vital functionality to the Consumer Care markets As we continue to deliver cutting-edge technology and new ideas we are looking for a Application Team Manager to join our organisation to Manage and lead Research and Applications department ensuring that projects are appropriately resourced and prioritized to meet business goals Reporting into the R T head India you will manage all activities of the consumer care Applications department providing technical support to sales and marketing teams use market insights to develop new applications of Croda s Beauty actives portfolio to suit broader market and customer needs You will lead manage the performance and develop potential of Personal Care applications team Who We re Looking For At Croda we believe our people are the heart of our success We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow make a meaningful impact and thrive Degree qualified in Cosmetics and Chemistry Individual with detailed technical knowledge of the company s products and technologies Understanding of broader chemical industry and the impact of formulations on Hair and Skin Expert knowledge of Personal care ingredient chemistry and end-use applications Experience of the generation and exploitation of intellectual property Broad understanding of technical and market trends Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to lead and motivate a team of scientists What You ll Be Doing Be part of a team that values diversity sustainability and continuous innovation where your ideas and contributions matter Manage the activities of the Consumer Care Applications department ensuring projects are suitably resourced and prioritised to meet business goals Apply technical and commercial knowledge to assist in the development and implementation of the research in applications for the business Plan and organise multiple projects typically from monthly to three years in length to meet requirements of the business research programme Manage and provide a technical support service to Personal Care sales and marketing globally Identify problems interpret business strategy market trends and legislation undertake detailed investigations with multiple issues and develop action plans to address Can range from simple to extensive issues involving multiple departments Role requires communication and influence across multiple business functions at all levels to support develop new and develop new applications for existing products in Personal Care Communication breadth involves detailed written documents through to presentations of complex technical information Communicate proactively and provide technical support to internal and external stakeholders globally to promote and extend the use of Croda products Build relationships with key technical operations sales and marketing contacts both internally and externally Visit customers when a detailed face to face technical approach is required Manage overall performance of department including recruitment performance management career development training discipline and remuneration issues Direct reports may include team leaders graduates and technicians Responsible for management and development of research and applications budget to ensure most productive use of finances Make financial decisions on spend within budget limit Ensure best use of available resources to meet business needs in Personal Care and areas for concern Frequent decision making within own department without referral which can impact other departments and activities Engender a creative and viable approach in all application activities in line with a continuous improvement culture What We Offer Join a global organization with countless opportunities for growth and leadership The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including Free Parking on Site Generous PTO Best in Industry Medical Benefits Free Transportation Career Development Additional Information Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute including age race colour religion national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital or veteran status pregnancy or disability or any other basis protected under applicable law In accordance with applicable law we make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees religious practices and beliefs as well as any mental health or physical disability needs Why Croda At Croda we believe our people are our difference We are people-led driven by the desire to do good and deliver value a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that have travelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925 We pride ourselves on bringing together diverse teams and talents from across the globe and guided by our values of Responsible Innovative and Together we are passionate about building an inclusive collaborative and diverse organisation with innovation and customer focus underpinning all that we do