Candidate 6824
Able to relocate UK wide
Seeking move from Research career into Sales
A skilled and versatile professional who has experience in both technical and commercial aspects of the chemical sector, making them an ideal candidate for sales or commercial roles in chemistry. With a background in research and development across various sectors, they have worked in multidisciplinary teams to drive technical projects from conception through to execution.
Currently they are working as a Senior Research and Development Chemist, they lead a team of chemists in the chemical process R&D department, managing large-scale projects and liaising with customers in the contract development and manufacturing sector (CDMO). This leads them to be interested in commercial for the next step of their career.
Their responsibilities also include proposal writing, project management, customer relationship management, and representing the company at industry events. Their technical expertise spans organic chemistry, troubleshooting failed reactions, and developing scalable solutions for complex problems.
Prior to this, they have worked as a Post-Doctoral Researcher at a leading academic institution, where they synthesized dyes for pesticide detection and supervised students while maintaining lab safety and resources. They have also contributed to a contract-based R&D role in synthetic, medicinal, and polymer chemistry, where they excelled in building customer relationships and delivering targets under tight deadlines.
Holding a PhD in Chemistry their research focused on the synthesis of chemical products, with an emphasis on green chemistry and scalable processes. Their work involved cross-disciplinary collaboration and resulted in multiple publications in respected scientific journals.
With a proven track record in technical project management and customer interaction, this candidate is eager to transition into commercial activities within the chemical industry, bringing both their technical acumen and communication skills to drive growth in a commercial sales or business development role.