Henkel
Overview
Head of R&D Digital Transformation At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit, where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. Responsibilities
Develop and lead Henkel’s Industrial Adhesive SBUs digital transformation strategy in alignment with business goals, focusing on operational excellence, innovation and customer value. Augment cross-functional collaboration between Henkel’s IT, centralized digital innovation teams and the Industrial adhesive SBUs Innovation and commercial teams. Champion the adoption of digital tools, data platforms, advanced modeling, predictive analytics and AI/ML models to increase the effectiveness of innovation functions. Oversee and drive change management strategies for digital initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and smooth adoption. Consolidate and streamline internal access to product and application knowledge for customer support and innovation. Continuously monitor technological trends and assess their relevance to the business. Build partnerships with external vendors, consultants, and tech providers as needed. Champion a digital-first mindset across the organization and collaborate with leadership teams to drive cultural and operational change. Develop upskilling/training programs with global counterparts and create communication strategies to support digital adoption across all functions interacting with innovation teams. Increase customer technical intimacy through digital solutions, CRM enhancements, and data-driven service models. Track and report performance metrics, success factors, and KPIs related to digital transformation. Education and Experience
Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. 10+ years of experience in R&D leadership, digital transformation, project management or innovation strategy within the adhesives, specialty chemicals, or process industries. Expertise in understanding digital tools used in research environments: ELNs, LIMS, modeling software, data lakes, and AI/ML platforms. Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional digital programs and teams across global organizations. Skills and Competencies
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teams. Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills at all levels of the business. Passion for driving innovation, customer-centric design, and continuous improvement through digital technology. This role can be filled in Germany or US. Benefits
Health Insurance : affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 Work-Life Balance : Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program Financial : 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement Family Support : 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships Career Growth : diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement The salary for this role is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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Head of R&D Digital Transformation At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit, where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. Responsibilities
Develop and lead Henkel’s Industrial Adhesive SBUs digital transformation strategy in alignment with business goals, focusing on operational excellence, innovation and customer value. Augment cross-functional collaboration between Henkel’s IT, centralized digital innovation teams and the Industrial adhesive SBUs Innovation and commercial teams. Champion the adoption of digital tools, data platforms, advanced modeling, predictive analytics and AI/ML models to increase the effectiveness of innovation functions. Oversee and drive change management strategies for digital initiatives, ensuring stakeholder engagement, effective communication, and smooth adoption. Consolidate and streamline internal access to product and application knowledge for customer support and innovation. Continuously monitor technological trends and assess their relevance to the business. Build partnerships with external vendors, consultants, and tech providers as needed. Champion a digital-first mindset across the organization and collaborate with leadership teams to drive cultural and operational change. Develop upskilling/training programs with global counterparts and create communication strategies to support digital adoption across all functions interacting with innovation teams. Increase customer technical intimacy through digital solutions, CRM enhancements, and data-driven service models. Track and report performance metrics, success factors, and KPIs related to digital transformation. Education and Experience
Master’s or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, or a related technical discipline. 10+ years of experience in R&D leadership, digital transformation, project management or innovation strategy within the adhesives, specialty chemicals, or process industries. Expertise in understanding digital tools used in research environments: ELNs, LIMS, modeling software, data lakes, and AI/ML platforms. Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional digital programs and teams across global organizations. Skills and Competencies
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical teams. Strong leadership, communication, and influencing skills at all levels of the business. Passion for driving innovation, customer-centric design, and continuous improvement through digital technology. This role can be filled in Germany or US. Benefits
Health Insurance : affordable plans for medical, dental, vision and wellbeing starting on day 1 Work-Life Balance : Paid time off including sick, vacation, holiday and volunteer time, flexible & hybrid work policies (depending on role), and vacation buy / sell program Financial : 401k matching, employee share plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares, annual performance bonus, service awards and student loan reimbursement Family Support : 12-week gender neutral parental leave (up to 20 weeks for parents giving birth), fertility support, adoption & surrogacy reimbursement, discounted child and elderly care, and scholarships Career Growth : diverse national and international growth opportunities, access to thousands of skills development courses, and tuition reimbursement The salary for this role is $150,000.00 - $200,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range may be modified in the future. Henkel is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.
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