Head of Specialty Gases

 

Work Your Magic with us! Start your next chapter and join EMD Electronics.

 

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

 

Everything we do in EMD Electronics is to help us deliver on our purpose of being the company behind the companies, advancing digital living. We are dedicated to being the trusted supplier of high-tech materials, services and specialty chemicals for the electronics, automotive and cosmetics industries. We foster a global collaborative organization made up of individuals who have the passion to win, obsess about the customer, are relentlessly curious and act with urgency. Together, we push the boundaries of science to make more possible for our customers.

 

Your Role

 

EMD Electronics is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to oversee the commercial activities for our Specialty Gases business unit. In this newly created role you will be responsible for driving the commercial success of the business, including customer relationships, product management, and market strategy. The role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in delivering results and driving business growth.

In this position you will be responsible for the Business Unit Profit and loss (P&L) as well as key cash flow management. You will develop and implement strategic plans to achieve and exceed the business unit's financial targets and market share objectives; driving growth and profitability through effective management of sales and marketing, and have authority to influence R&D, sourcing, and operational activities in a matrix.

Externally you will establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers partners, and industry influencers.

Internally you will  lead and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring the development and retention of top talent. 

To be successful you will need to oversee the launch of new products and services, ensuring alignment with market needs and company objectives, doing so by analyzing market trends, competitive activity, and customer feedback to identify opportunities for business expansion and improvement. Finally, in this role you will be a member of the combined leadership team and key decision maker for activities across the entire business unit.

 

Who you are

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Degree in a STEM subject or business

• 10+ years' experience in the semiconductor industry

• Experience leading internationally/globally teams and business units

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Prgressive accountability and successful track record in Marketing, Sales, R&D or Operations in the semiconductor industry

• Proven track record in achieving outstanding financial and other (innovation-related) results

• Extensive exprience of leading large organisations as well as in the matrix

• Able to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Be a clear and strategic thinker with excellent knowledge in required technologies

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

 

Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!

 

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