Explore and address the demand and opportunities for digitalization of R&D in Asia Pacific with R&D sites in China, India, etc.
Responsible for the strategic development and the execution of all activities in Digitalization & Automation of R&D in Asia Pacific under BASF Group Research
Build up and lead the Digitalization of R&D teams under BASF Group Research in Shanghai and in Nanjing
Administratively lead and support the development of Lab Automation team under Group Research as well as Lab Digital Solution team under Global Digital Services in Shanghai
Set up and align projects and capabilities within our global organization Digitalization of R&D
Responsible for and lead the strategic project to design and build up R&D digital infrastructure and landscape for BASF Innovation Campus Shanghai
Represent the region in the leadership team of the global Digitalization and Automation of R&D and Innovation Management, Group Research
Represent Digitalization of R&D in the Asia Pacific R&D leadership team
Lead and manage scientists for scientific modeling working on state of the art first principle modeling techniques using our Supercomputer: quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, reaction kinetics, computational fluid dynamics.
Lead and manage scientists for data science, e.g. statistics, machine learning & AI for science, data management.
Keep closely connected to internal management team and management of relevant R&D partners.
Grow network in academia and other innovation partners, especially in China. Initiate and maintain a project pipeline with external partners.
Be responsible for group budget and cost.
Coaching of the team in technical skills during project execution and in development of soft skills.
Development of team members in expert and leadership career tracks.
Drive the digital transformation in the Asian R&D community, especially nurture awareness and need for action in R&D management team.
Requirements:
PhD in chemistry, material physics, life science or other natural science discipline with at least 7 years professional experience in R&D and R&D management positions in industry; or Master Degree in the same disciplines with at least 10 years professional experience in R&D and R&D management positions in industry.
International experience would be a plus.
Strong and rich project experience with digital tools for R&D: modeling and simulation, data science, IT systems for laboratories.
Broad domain knowledge in research and development of chemicals, materials and chemical industrial processes, as well as knowledge in IT & AI including infrastructure and applications.
Strong skills for communication with experts and non-experts. Strong communication to senior management.
Negotiation skills for internal project budget acquisition.
Strong management skills in complex and ambiguous situations.
Strong leadership skills in large and complex teams with flat hierarchies.
Ability to coach and develop team members with different technical background and different matureness.