Head of Applications, Display

We are a leading chemical company, with the best teams developing intelligent solutions for our customers, and for a sustainable future. We connect and develop people with diverse talents all over the world. For you, this means a variety of ways to progress. Not only your performance but also your personality matter to us, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, orientation, and background. At BASF, careers develop from opportunities . Objectives • Lead the global application organization supporting advanced display materials and technologies, and coordinate application laboratories in China, Switzerland and across the Display Organization. • Serve as a key interface between customers, commercial teams, application scientists and material development teams. • Translate customer requirements into application methodologies, experimental programs and technical solutions that drive innovation and commercialization. Main Tasks • Lead and coordinate global display application laboratories, primarily in China and Switzerland. • Manage global application activities for display materials, such as LCD alignment materials, optical films, additives (e.g. Photo-Innitiators, PAG), as well as emerging display technologies. • Develop and standardize characterization methods, test protocols and data reporting practices on global basis. • Act as the key technical interface with customers, work with technical sales to identify their needs and translating them into development programs and experimental plans. • Collaborate closely with the Material Development, Business and Product Management teams to accelerate product commercialization. • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing team of application scientists and engineers. • Manage project portfolios, priorities, resources and timelines across multiple regions. Requirements • PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Optics or a related field. • 8+ years of industrial experience in display materials, electronic materials, specialty chemicals or related industries. • Proven leadership experience in Application Development, Technical Service, R&D or Product Development. • Experience working directly with customers and managing cross-functional technical projects in a global environment. • Strong understanding of electronic and display materials, characterization techniques and application development. • Fluent in English. Preferred Skills • Knowledge of display materials and technologies, such as LCD alignment technologies, optical films for displays, photoinitiators and display manufacturing processes. • Strong experimental design, problem-solving and data analysis skills. • Experience in managing global teams and laboratory operations. • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and customer-facing skills. • Ability to translate market needs into technical development programs.