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Philips Chemistry & Polymers Group Leader in Drachten, Netherlands
Lead, Inspire, and Innovate and join our expert team at Philips Physics, Materials & Chemistry Group (PM&C) in Drachten. You will lead a team of professionals essential to our Medical and Personal Health businesses, driving innovation and advancing Philips' mission to improve lives.
As the Chemistry & Polymers Group Leader , you will shape departmental strategy, optimize project resources, and manage key business accounts. You’ll also nurture talent development, foster collaboration, and guide technology scouting for cutting-edge product functions.
Your Role:
Lead the Chemistry & Polymers expert group, focusing on Applied Chemistry, Material/Chemical Analysis, and Materials, Molding & Finishing Technologies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product developers, designers, marketing managers, and innovative suppliers, to identify and develop new technologies.
Support the full product development lifecycle from initial concept to mass production, ensuring all solutions meet high-quality standards and innovation goals.
Contribute to Philips’ long-term strategic objectives by driving competence building and technology development within the team.
You’re the Right Fit if You Have:
Leadership Experience: Proven track record as a people manager with business acumen, strong communication skills, and a focus on internal customer needs.
Technical Expertise: Proficiency in translating scientific knowledge into practical applications, with hands-on experience in product development and industrialization.
Educational Background: A university degree in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry, ideally with a specialization in polymer materials.
Collaboration Mindset: A proactive, outward-looking approach to cooperation with external institutes, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.
Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This role is an office role.
About Philips
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If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion here.
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