Sustainable Innovation Director

5 days ago

Singapore beBeeBattery Full time $90,000 - $120,000

Research and Development Lead: Innovative Solutions for Sustainable Technology

Job Description:

We are seeking a visionary Research and Development Director to spearhead the development of cutting-edge recycling technologies, drive innovation, and advance pilots and concepts to commercial products.

The successful candidate will set the direction and strategy for the research team, aligning with company objectives and milestones. Key responsibilities include collaborating closely with the Chief Technical Officer (CTO) to manage and shape the company's technical vision, fostering high-performing research teams through clear goal-setting and structured mentorship, tracking team progress, troubleshooting challenges and roadblocks, and providing scientific guidance.

Additionally, the ideal candidate will drive IP development and maintenance, overseeing patent filing, grant applications, and technical due diligence processes to protect intellectual property. They will design, implement, and oversee experiments aimed at enhancing lithium recovery efficiency, purity, and cost-effectiveness in battery recycling.

Pilot Line Support: The Research and Development Director will work closely with process engineers to pilot novel recycling technologies and facilitate scale-up of laboratory breakthroughs for industrial applications. They will identify and troubleshoot technical bottlenecks in the redox recovery process and propose solutions to optimize material recovery and improve process efficiency.

Requirements:

  • PhD or MS in Electrochemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field
  • 5-15 years of hands-on R&D experience in battery technology, recycling processes, or industrial electrochemistry
  • Strong foundation in electrochemical principles, including thermodynamics, kinetics, mass transport, electrodeposition, and catalyst preparation techniques
  • Proven experience in scaling up lab-scale technologies to pilot or production-level systems
  • Strong track record of building, managing, and mentoring high-performing research teams
  • Excellent project management and communication skills, with the ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders and external partners
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to experimentation, innovation, and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

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