R&d- Regional Technical Director

Sherwin-Williams

Brecksville, OH, United States
Base: $143,108 - $186,723 annually; bonus/equity: ...
Not specified
15 years industry experience in coatings or polymer development
Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites for over 5 years
Strong market knowledge and customer relationships with sales groups
Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Regional R&D Technical Director to lead product development and sales support for their Protective & Marine business across the USCA region. The role requires significant industry experience in coatings and materials science, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills

Job Summary

  • The Regional R&D Technical Director leads sales support and product platform development for Sherwin-Williams' Protective & Marine global business across the USCA Region.
  • This role is responsible for driving the creation, protection, and deployment of intellectual property while collaborating with the Global Innovation Director.
  • Successful candidates will build a market- and customer-centric culture focused on innovation, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.

Matching Summary

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Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Regional R&D Technical Director to lead product development and sales support for their Protective & Marine business across the USCA region. The role requires significant industry experience in coatings and materials science, as well as strong leadership and collaboration skills.

Salary

Base: $143,108 - $186,723 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: World-class benefits including retirement, health care, and well-being flexibility

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 15 years industry experience in coatings or polymer development
  • Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites for over 5 years
  • Strong market knowledge and customer relationships with Sales groups
  • Knowledge of regional markets, product stewardship, and regulatory requirements
  • Proven project management and problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have

  • Six Sigma certification for quality management
  • Experience building organizational capability and resource efficiency
  • Ability to drive best practices and implement portfolio management
  • Market- and customer-centric culture focused on innovation
  • Experience leading integrated talent management efforts

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum 15 years industry experience in coatings, plastics, or materials science
  • Direct leadership of teams at multiple sites for >5 years
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
  • Demonstrated ability to lead major cross-functional and global programs

Work Rights

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

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