Materials Technology Development Manager

Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

JOB SUMMARY

TekniPlex is hiring a Materials Technology Development Manager for our Ridgefield, NJ facility. The Medical Technology Solutions (MTS) segment for the Healthcare Division offers customized medical compounds used for extrusion and molding; extruded tubing for device assemblies; product design and manufacturing of Class II and Class III medical devices, including catheter solutions, implantable components and delivery systems, and design for manufacturing services. The NA Materials Technology Development Manager will perform a critical role in the introduction and execution of all MTS Medical Compound NPI, NPD & R&D projects & programs in North America. Additionally, the NA Materials Technology Development Manager will provide, when needed, technical leadership and expertise to support MTS manufacturing continuous improvement projects in North America. The salary range for this role is $95,000 to $140,000 annually. Pay is based on experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide MTS Materials subject matter expertise
• Manage /Lead NA MTS Materials Team
• Serve as a player/coach for the global MTS Materials team
• Lead the execution of new product development and research & development projects from idea generation to successful commercialization, in collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and other functions, and providing oral and written project updates to stakeholders
• Leverage material science and conversion technologies knowledge to successfully conduct product and manufacturing trials utilizing research labs, pilot assets and production lines.
• Leverage advances in new material and manufacturing technologies to deliver new solutions to defend our competitive advantage and satisfy unmet market needs
• Lead/Participate in stage gate meetings, technical calls/visits to customers, vendors, and external partners to gather insights and expedite successful project completion.
• Lead/Participate in technology scouting and idea generation processes

KPIs/METRICS

• People management
• Project execution
• Successful new product delivery (on time/budget/cost)
• Ideation generation

• Bachelors or masters in a material science-related field with Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Advanced degree (PhD) preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of materials industry experience (formulations, and conversion technologies) in applied R&D
• Experience in Project Management, Stage Gate, Six Sigma, Design of Experiments
• Experience building a culture of innovation and collaboration within customers and internal teams
• Experience and demonstrated success in developing and commercializing new innovation concepts from ideation to commercialization
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment
• Organizational-savvy and comfortable with navigating organizations at all levels
• Well-organized and self-directed and have a strong process and project orientation
• Ability to travel up to 25%

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

• Medical Coverage
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Telemedicine
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short Term Disability (STD)
• Long Term Disability (LTD
• Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
• Hospital Indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Daily Pay
• Business Travel Insurance
• Legal Plan
• Identity Protection

WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of this role may require work hour flexibility including working outside the regular workday hours and weekends.  Regular day and overnight travel by air may be required. Typically works in an office with adequate lighting and ventilation and a normal range of temperature and noise level.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The essential duties, physical demands and work environment characteristics described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. If possible, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions where it may not cause undue hardship or safety risks to the company and / or the employee.

Equal Opportunity Company

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.