Ø With expert understanding of Cabot’s Display, Energy Material, Surface Modification and Morphology Control technical platforms, engage in in-depth discussions with partners/potential customers on ways to solve their technical problems or to achieve their technical targets.
Ø With respect to specific projects/opportunities identified, share in a timely manner technical details and ideas with R&D colleagues in Cabot USA and act as technical coordinator/project manager, thereby guiding and accelerating the process of development.
Ø As member of R&D Project Team, actively participate in exploratory discussions to characterize the issues and define approaches to achieve desired results.
Ø Represent Cabot’s Display and Energy Material related technology and effect-materials at industrial/academic conferences/shows to establish general recognition of “Cabot Leadership Position in Business / Application / Segment ”.
Ø With respect to technologies of on-going projects and new opportunities identified, perform competitive intelligence on relevant patents and alternative technologies in Japan. Form comprehensive views on technical positioning of Cabot’s R&D in those projects/opportunities, thereby providing NBD Management Team with pieces of critical information for proper decision making.
Ø Provide techno-commercial assistance in marketing activities, e.g., designing and producing brochures, scientific data for customer presentation, presentation in industrial shows, etc.
Ø Take care of government registrations, patent applications, etc., associated with newly developed chemicals/materials as the need arises.
Ø Where relevant and potentially of benefit to Cabot’s enhanced presence in Japan as well as useful in creating NBD opportunities, seek to develop relationships with academia and government research institutions.
KEY RESULT AREAS:
Ø Stronger technical coordination between R&D teams of Cabot USA and those of Japanese partner/customer companies .
Ø Accelerated pace of technical development evidenced in increased “hit rate” in meeting the promised delivery date.
Ø Stronger co-operative relations with partner companies at broader levels based on established R&D credibility.
Ø More comprehensive understanding of Cabot’s (technological) positioning in the competitive race for achieving the target performance.
Ø Increased pipeline of NBD opportunities.
Ø Revenue streams generated from newly created businesses.
CRITICAL COMPETENCIES:
Ø Strong analytical and strategic thinking.
Ø Ability to organize thoughts/ideas and to communicate with clarity.
Ø Ability to self-manage to handle multiple projects effectively with proper priority.
Ø Ability to maintain effective working relationship with people of differing personalities.
Ø Tenacious in seeking concrete results.
Ø Keen interest in seeing commercial success.
Ø Strong communication skills in both English and Japanese.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Ø PhD or comparable expertise in materials science(Chemistry/Physical Chemistry/Applied Physics, etc).
Ø International experience in English speaking countries – e.g., USA or EU.
Ø Minimum 3 year experiences in Display or Energy materials R&D in non-academic(business) environment.
Ø Experience of leading Joint Development Project with Japanese companies is a “plus”. (if candidate is working for a non-Japanese company.)
Ø Experience of leading Joint Development Project with non-Japanese companies is a “plus”. (if candidate is working for a Japanese company.)
Ø R&D or business assignment experiences in north America or Europe is a “plus”.
Ø Experience in new business development/marketing is a “plus”..
