Senior Scientist

The successful Senior Scientist - Business Development will be based near St. Austell and responsible for identifing and developing new technical & business relevant opportunities.

**Client Details**

This new company formed by all these industrial sites, kaolin mine, port access and Hubs is foreseen to start its operation under a new brand on March 31st, 2023. The revenue in 2021 was 400 million euros. It will offer mineral solutions for industries worldwide.All the sites are already working and producing. About 950 employees total.
Besides serving lots of the paper and board markets nowadays, this new company will use its global footprint, unique assets and longstanding know-how to develop new business opportunities and foster innovation. Sustainability is a core value of this Company.

Regarding employment, the Company needs to reinforce existing teams to operate as a standalone organization but also to meet its ambitious development plans.
Branding and name of the Company are currently defined and will be communicated largely very soon.

**Description**

The successful Senior Scientist - Business Development will:

- To provide scientific and technical leadership for "Berg" including Innovation, NPD and Customer projects
- To raise external technical profile of "Berg" organisation through external publications and networks
- To provide support and guidance on product stewardship, regulatory compliance and EHS
- Project leadership in diverse market areas
- Development and commercial implementation aspect to role
- International and Intercontinental travel requirement
- Functional management of technical resources within projects
- Complex analytical element to role
- To expand and develop our core technical competence into non-paper areas
- To initiate, develop and lead (or support) business relevant projects in these markets
- To work globally with respect to the above
- To provide technical expertise and consultancy to production and commercial teams within Berg
- To provide scientific and technical support to other regions within Berg as required
- To provide technical expertise and support to Berg customers
- To produce technical guides, presentations and publications to communicate knowledge internally and externally

**Profile**
- Postgraduate degree or strong first degree in a scientific discipline
- At least 10 years experience in relevant technical/laboratory environment
- Experience mentoring teams

**Job Offer**

The successful Senior Scientist - Business Development will receive;
- Competitive Salary plus bonus.
- The opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones.