Technical Development Manager- New Markets

Nouryon•Radnor, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At Nouryon, our global team takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future. About the job: As a Technical Development Manager – New Markets, you will play a key role in identifying and developing new application opportunities that drive sustainable growth across our global Paints & Coatings business. Working at the intersection of technology, innovation, and commercial strategy, you will partner closely with Strategic Marketing, R&D, Sales, and regional teams to define technical roadmaps, bring new products to market, and expand our portfolio into new applications. This is a highly collaborative, customer-facing role where you'll combine your technical expertise with market insights to develop innovative solutions, influence product strategy, and help shape the future of our technologies on a global scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Engineering, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
10+ years of experience in technical development, R&D, technical service, product management, marketing, or business development within the chemical industry.
A track record of developing new applications, driving product commercialization, and identifying growth opportunities.
Strong project management, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
Solid business acumen with the ability to balance technical and commercial priorities.
Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree is a plus.
Experience in paints and coatings, construction materials, or other industrial markets is preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the technical development strategy for new market applications, identifying and evaluating opportunities that support long-term business growth.
Partner closely with Strategic Marketing to define the technical roadmap and innovation strategy for assigned product lines.
Lead the global launch and adoption of new products, ensuring successful commercialization across regions.
Build strong relationships with customers, key technical stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to identify market needs and accelerate growth initiatives.
Develop new business opportunities for microspheres and colloidal silica technologies across targeted applications, including concrete, automotive putties, metal coatings, and sol-gel coatings.
Monitor global market, technology, and competitive trends to identify emerging opportunities and recommend strategic actions.
Drive alignment across regions by harmonizing technical processes, documentation, and best practices.
Develop technical training programs and resources that enable commercial and technical teams to effectively support customers.
Partner with regional teams to prioritize technical development activities and allocate resources to support strategic growth objectives.
Collaborate across Marketing, Sales, R&D, and regional business teams to translate customer needs into innovative technical solutions and successful product offerings.