Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
Asa Senior ManagerTechnicalService&Development, you will play a key role in driving innovation, customer success, and business growth within Arxada’s Paints & Coatings segment. Actingasatrustedtechnicalleader,youwillworkcloselywithcustomers,commercialteams,andglobalR&Dpartnerstodevelopdifferentiatedmicrobialcontrolsolutions,supportstrategicgrowthinitiatives,anddelivervaluethroughtechnicalexcellence.
In this highly visible role, you will combine deep technical expertisewithcustomerengagement,leadinginnovationprojectsfromconcepttocommercialization.Youwillhelpshapeproductstrategy,developintellectualproperty,provideindustryleadership,andcreatesolutionsthataddressevolvingcustomerandmarketneeds.
Essential Job Functions
Leadcustomer-drivenandmarket-driventechnicaldevelopmentprojects,creatinginnovativesolutionsforthePaints&Coatingsindustry
Partnerwithcommercialteamsandstrategiccustomerstoidentifygrowthopportunities,developinnovationstrategies,anddelivervalue-creatingsolutions
Provideadvancedtechnicalsupportandexpertisetocustomers,helpingsolvecomplexformulationandapplicationchallenges
CollaboratewithR&D,Marketing,Regulatory,SupplyChain,andSalesteamstosupportnewproductintroductionsandbusinessgrowthinitiatives
Developandmanagetechnicalpresentations,customerseminars,webinars,technicalreports,andsalessupportmaterials
Drivetechnicalexcellencethroughstrongprojectmanagement,experimentaldesign,anddata-drivenproblemsolving
BuildandmaintainrelationshipswithkeycustomerstakeholdersandindustryleaderstostrengthenArxada’smarketposition
Promotesafetyexcellence,intellectualpropertydevelopment,andmentorshipofjuniorscientistsandtechnicalprofessionals Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor'sorMaster'sdegreeinChemicalSciences,BiologicalSciences,Chemistry,ChemicalEngineering,orarelatedscientificdiscipline
5–10yearsoftechnicalexperiencewithademonstratedtrackrecordofscientificexcellence,innovativeproblem-solving,anddeliveryofbusinessresults
Strongexpertiseinpaintformulation,coatingsapplications,andmicrobialcontroltechnologies
Provenabilitytotranslatetechnicalconceptsintocommercialopportunitiesandcustomer-focusedsolutions
Experiencemanagingcustomerprojects,technicalprograms,andcross-functionalinitiatives
Strongcommunication,presentation,influencing,andstakeholdermanagementskills
Demonstratedexperiencebuildingcustomerrelationshipsanddeliveringmeasurablebusinessimpactthroughtechnicalsolutions This role is also eligible to earn a short-term incentive bonus and the following benefits: 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and paid sick leave.
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Arxada is a global leader in innovative chemistry and biotechnology solutions that protect nutrition, health, and infrastructure. The company develops groundbreaking technologies and a broad portfolio of ingredients and services across multiple end-markets including Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings, and Wood Protection. With in-depth regulatory know-how and advanced manufacturing capabilities, Arxada helps customers safeguard their products and infrastructure efficiently while enhancing sustainability. The company serves customers in more than 100 countries and achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024.
