Chief Scientist, Analytical Science(KSA)

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Analysis, Data Analytics, Effective communication skills, English Proficiency, Machine learning techniques, Project management

Job Description

Department

The Analytical Science team is part of the SABIC Corporate Technology and Innovation (T&I) organization, with 10 locations across the globe. The Analytical Science team provides a broad range of technical input for innovation projects, manufacturing issues, and customer solutions via differentiated solutions in the area of chemicals and materials characterization. The team (currently ~130 FTE) works across organizations and functions to help solve technical challenges in a project-based organization for multiple SBUs, Corporate, Customer, and Manufacturing needs.

We are looking for a Chief Scientist for our global Analytical Science team. This job is located in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an expectation for regular travel between our T&I locations in the country (Jubail, Riyadh, KAUST) and international travel once or twice a year to other regions.

Job Purpose

SABIC is looking for a technically-creative Chief Scientist in the Analytical Sciences who is seeking the opportunity to apply their talent to identify synergies between the SABIC Global Analytical Science team and Corporate & Business-facing R&D teams. The candidate must anticipate stakeholders’ needs and build analytical competencies to support product development and process optimization across the wide SABIC portfolio and our assets.

The individual must have the ability to work seamlessly across multiple research centers and engage with business units around the globe, define and lead analytical research and development projects, shape global analytical technology strategy, create innovation platforms and provide subject matter expertise as well as establish external collaborations with key universities and third parties.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute short, medium and long term-plans for development of internal analytical competencies in line with strategic business objectives. While all areas of Analytical Science / Materials & Chemicals characterization are in scope, a special focus will be given to Analytical technologies to support petrochemical process development preferably including Process Analytical Technology (PAT - on-line analyzers).
• Actively engage with their network of internal and external stakeholders in order to foster ideation and innovation in the Analytical Sciences.
• Provide expert technical advice in analytical characterization acting as mentor for the Global Analytical Science team and as a key advisor for internal customers.
• Act as a role model in both project management and knowledge sharing/retention. Assist in coaching other scientists in these areas.
• Provide advice and expertise related to strategic, external collaboration projects involving multiple R&D functions.
• Engage the wider SABIC Global Analytical Science organization to facilitate sharing and translation of best practices.

Requirements

• PhD in Analytical Chemistry or other technology relevant fields with strong emphasis on Analytical Characterization. Analytical science expertise to support process developments in the petrochemical industry is required.
• At least 15 years post academic industrial experience in chemicals/materials characterization and analytical technology development in an industrial R&D environment.
• Broad knowledge of analytical techniques in the areas of PAT, microscopy, elemental analysis, chromatography, and spectroscopy; especially towards the development of new and improved chemical processes. The ability to develop PAT solutions incorporating recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI / ML) is a plus.
• Proven track record of working across all levels of the R&D organization ranging from junior scientists to business leaders.
• Proven track record of executing on R&D projects and delivering results to the business.
• Strong record of contributions to the broader scientific community (e.g. journal articles, scientific conference presentations).
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects with high enthusiasm and drive
• Excellent English spoken and written language skills.