Associate Director, Process Economics Program (PEP)

Overview

In this role, you will advance economic and technical evaluations of chemical processes to guide decision-making for clients and internal teams. You will work within a global, fast-paced group to analyze emerging technologies and assess commercial viability. You’ll produce reports and insights that shape program directions while collaborating with cross-functional teams. A strong focus on communicating technical results to stakeholders and identifying strategic opportunities anchors this role.

Pay / Benefits

• Health & Wellness: healthcare coverage
• Flexible Downtime: generous time off
• Continuous Learning: access to resources for career growth
• Invest in Your Future: competitive pay and retirement planning
• Education and student loan support with company match
• Family-friendly perks and various employee perks

Responsibilities

• Research and evaluate emerging and established chemical technologies
• Perform techno-economic assessments to gauge performance, competitiveness, and viability of processes
• Develop technical reports, reviews, and analyses aligned with program objectives
• Identify new research topics and strategic opportunities to grow the program
• Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and special projects
• Engage with clients to understand needs, convey insights, and strengthen relationships

Key requirements

• 15 years of relevant experience in industrial organic chemistry research, technology evaluation, and authoring technical publications/reports
• Extensive experience in industrial organic chemistry research with publications and/or technology evaluation roles
• Strong technical writing and presentation skills (report authoring and presenting findings)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment
• Relevant technical background in Industrial Chemistry and/or Chemical Engineering

• Strong communication and presentation abilities
• Independent yet collaborative工作style
• Client-focused relationship building
• Experience with process economic evaluations
• Experience with process simulators (AspenTech, Promax, HYSYS) or heat/mass balance tools
• Proficiency in conducting patent and literature searches using online databases

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