Chief Scientist, Analytical Science(Ksa)

**Vacant Job ID: 95545**
**Position Code: 70234090**
**Position Title: Chief Scientist, Analytical Science(KSA)**
**Org Unit Name: Global Analytical Science (EUR)**
**Grade Min: 16**
**Grade Max: 16**
**Affiliate / Company: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)**
**Business Unit**:Corporate Technology & Innovation**

**Department**

The Analytical Science team is part of the SABIC Corporate Technology and Innovation (T&I) organization, with 10 locations across the globe. The Analytical Science team provides a broad range of technical input for innovation projects, manufacturing issues, and customer solutions via differentiated solutions in the area of chemicals and materials characterization. The team (currently ~130 FTE) works across organizations and functions to help solve technical challenges in a project-based organization for multiple SBUs, Corporate, Customer, and Manufacturing needs.

We are looking for a Chief Scientist for our global Analytical Science team. This job is located in Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with an expectation for regular travel between our T&I locations in the country (Jubail, Riyadh, KAUST) and international travel once or twice a year to other regions.

**Job Purpose**

**Responsibilities**
- Define and execute short, medium and long term-plans for development of internal analytical competencies in line with strategic business objectives. While all areas of Analytical Science / Materials & Chemicals characterization are in scope, a special focus will be given to Analytical technologies to support petrochemical process development preferably including Process Analytical Technology (PAT - on-line analyzers).
- Actively engage with their network of internal and external stakeholders in order to foster ideation and innovation in the Analytical Sciences.
- Provide expert technical advice in analytical characterization acting as mentor for the Global Analytical Science team and as a key advisor for internal customers.
- Act as a role model in both project management and knowledge sharing/retention. Assist in coaching other scientists in these areas.
- Provide advice and expertise related to strategic, external collaboration projects involving multiple R&D functions.
- Engage the wider SABIC Global Analytical Science organization to facilitate sharing and translation of best practices.

**Requirements**:

- PhD in Analytical Chemistry or other technology relevant fields with strong emphasis on Analytical Characterization. Analytical science expertise to support process developments in the petrochemical industry is required.
- At least 15 years post academic industrial experience in chemicals/materials characterization and analytical technology development in an industrial R&D environment.
- Broad knowledge of analytical techniques in the areas of PAT, microscopy, elemental analysis, chromatography, and spectroscopy; especially towards the development of new and improved chemical processes. The ability to develop PAT solutions incorporating recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (AI / ML) is a plus.
- Proven track record of working across all levels of the R&D organization ranging from junior scientists to business leaders.
- Proven track record of executing on R&D projects and delivering results to the business.
- Strong record of contributions to the broader scientific community (e.g. journal articles, scientific conference presentations).
- Ability to work independently on multiple projects with high enthusiasm and drive
- Excellent English spoken and written language skills.