Job Description Identify, propose, manage innovation and breakthrough research on new products and process focusing on the following four (4) aspects: Customer Acceptance Commercial Feasibility Regulatory and Market Compliance Cost Compliance (if required) Duties And Responsibilities Identify, propose and manage industry leading innovation and breakthrough research both internally and externally with reputed research bodies and universities with proven track records. Plan and conduct research, propose experiments and analyse data to test hypotheses to enhance understanding of products and processes and to provide inventive solutions toward new development efforts. Apply sophisticated scientific or engineering understanding to research or development problems, ideas or projects. Create and protect intellectual property for the company. Work with legal advisors / authorities in IP investigation and generating activities. Incorporate the developed technology into the process and/or product and work with R&D Managers in scaling up and commercialisation. Collaborate effectively with R&D team and function in supply chain throughout product development cycle. Keep abreast and continue to assess new technology potential by attending conferences & seminars, reviewing research publications, technical literature, patents, market research papers and suppliers. Establish and maintain exceptional working relationships with external industry stakeholders, research bodies, academic and professional institutions and suppliers. Communicate research results to stakeholders through reports and presentations. Any other relevant tasks that may be assigned. Requirements Education: Master/Ph.D in (Chemistry) / (Polymer Science) / (Material Science) / (Polymer Engineering) / (Material Engineering) / (Applied Chemistry) or equivalent combination of relevant education and or experience. Show more Show less