Technical Business Development Manager

The Technical Business Development Manager will drive growth with a leading chemical manufacturer based in Lancashire by developing innovation roadmaps, identifying new business opportunities, and fostering strategic partnerships. This role combines technical insight with commercial strategy, managing part of the R&D budget and leading development efforts across multiple innovation platforms.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Technical Business Development Manager looking to apply their chemistry or science-based expertise in a progressive chemical manufacturing environment, contributing to innovation and business development through strong technical insight and strategic decision making.

Key Responsibilities of Technical Business Development Manager:

• Develop and manage roadmaps for absorbents, polymer additives, and advanced materials; lead the process for longer-term innovations to help the organisation manage and plan future growth.
• Evaluate the impact and applicability of new innovation tools to enhance R&D efficiency and effectiveness
• Identify and build relationships with prospective partners; support business to business collaborations as a key function.
• Oversee select development projects and allocate assigned R&D budget effectively.
• Monitor technology trends, gather and present data, conduct patent and competitor analysis, and assess innovation tools to support the objectives.
• Identify grant opportunities and strategic collaborators alongside the Technical Business Development Manager team.
• Build and develop a product communication strategy which connects both the R&D, and commercial functions of the company.

Qualifications and Experience required for Technical Business Development Manager:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related physical science is essential.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in the chemical or related industries.
• A keen interest in B2B collaboration; experience with inorganic chemicals desirable.
• The ability to travel flexible, both within the UK and Globally, dependent on the requirements of the role.

This is an exciting time to join the company, with the Technical Business Development Manager role offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within research and business development. If you have the skills and experience to be successful as a Technical Business Development Manager, please click on the link below to apply directly.