Research & Development Director at ICP Group

Innovative Chemical Products Group (ICP Group) is a leading formulator and manufacturer of specialty coatings adhesives and sealants serving the construction and industrial end markets. ICP Group is comprised of leading brands known for innovation quality and performance. Founded in 2015 and supported by a lean corporate team ICP Group has scaled rapidly through organic and acquisition growth into one of the largest coatings adhesives and sealants companies in North America. ICP Group is headquartered in Andover MA and has manufacturing and distribution sites throughout North America Latin America UK Europe and the Asia Pacific region.ICP Group is seeking an experienced R&D Director to lead our research and development efforts at our Andover MA facility. This individual will oversee a team of chemists and technicians in developing and optimizing innovative coating technologies ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and market demands. The scope of products supported by this position can range from Architectural paints and stains to sport surface products intumescent coatings cleaning and disinfecting products and others based on company need. In this role you will be responsible for the following:Leadership & Strategy:Lead and mentor a team of scientists and technicians engaged in formulation testing and scale-up of innovative products for the Specialty Coatings businessDefine R&D priorities and manage project pipelines to support innovation and continuous improvement initiatives.Collaborate with senior management to align R&D objectives with business strategy.Product Development & Innovation:Direct the research and formulation of new products across a range of applications including architectural paints sport surfaces intumescent coatings and specialty products.Oversee modification and enhancement of existing products to improve performance sustainability or cost-effectiveness.Evaluate raw materials benchmark competitive products and drive material innovation.Technical Oversight:Ensure adherence to performance testing standards QC procedures and scale-up protocols.Collaborate with manufacturing quality and regulatory teams to ensure seamless product transfer from lab to production.Serve as the technical expert for assigned product lines and provide support for customer inquiries complaints and product certifications.Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with Business Unit leadership project management operations and commercial teams to drive project execution and timely product launches.Partner with customers suppliers and external research organizations to evaluate new technologies and raw materials.Communicate technical findings and recommendations effectively across the organization.Requirements:Bachelors degree in Chemistry Chemical Engineering or a related field (Masters or Ph.D. preferred).8 years of experience in research and development including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.Strong background in surface coatings chemistry with expertise in film formation polymer chemistry and coating performance testing preferredDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and lead cross-functional teams.Excellent organizational communication and presentation skills.Self-motivated results-driven and innovative thinker with a passion for leading teams and driving organizational growth.ICP Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or religion or other legally protected status. Required Experience:Director Key Skills Fundraising,Management Experience,Biotechnology,Clinical Development,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,Training & Development,Grant Writing,Economic Development,Leadership Experience,Public Speaking,Product Development Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1