What you´ll do Research and develop ground-breaking technologies Identify opportunities for new technology, products or performance improvements Lead one or multiple Research & Development projects critical to business Actively make your specialized knowledge available to the organization Act as an ambassador for the scientific community of Henkel BU Secure IP position in own area of development Contribute actively in scientific publications and forums with papers and presentations Act as a consultant for management and steering committee What makes you a good fit Master's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar, PhD degree with a focus on product development preferred Minimum 6 years of experience in development of 2K PU structural adhesives and scientific research Expertise in innovation and product development combined with strong skills in experimental design, analysis, and problem-solving Intellectual property (IP) management, including patent filing and IP strategy as well as proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g. Minitab, Matlab) for interpreting research Knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive analysis combined with proficiency in scientific publishing and presenting at conferences Fluent English Skills Some perks of joining Henkel Flexible work scheme with flexible hours, hybrid and work from anywhere policies Diverse national and international growth opportunities Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares Company Pension Plan 100% financed by Henkel MEGA Preventive Health Insurance CareFlex Supplementary Care Insurance x Mobility offer: My Henkel Bike and Jobticket At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, generations and disabilities. If there are any specific accommodations or adjustments you require for the interview process or your on-site appointment, please inform us, and we'll do our best to accommodate your requests.