Innovative Director of Research and Development

1 week ago

Singapore beBeeResearch Full time

Director of R&D Innovation

We are seeking a seasoned leader to drive our research and development roadmap, develop cutting-edge recycling technologies, and advance pilots and concepts to commercial products.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set the direction and strategy for the research team, aligning with company objectives and milestones
  • Collaborate closely with the CTO to manage and shape the company's technical vision
  • Foster high-performing research teams through clear goal-setting, structured mentorship, and a culture of accountability and trust
  • Track team progress, troubleshoot challenges and roadblocks, and provide scientific guidance
  • Drive IP development and maintenance while overseeing patent filing, grant applications, and technical due diligence processes to protect intellectual property
  • Design, implement, and oversee experiments aimed at enhancing lithium recovery efficiency, purity, and cost-effectiveness in battery recycling
  • Supervise data analysis, documentation, and reporting to ensure high-quality insights for internal teams and external stakeholders

Pilot Line Support:

  • Work closely with process engineers to pilot novel recycling technologies and facilitate scale-up of laboratory breakthroughs for industrial applications
  • Identify and troubleshoot technical bottlenecks in the redox recovery process and propose solutions to optimize material recovery and improve process efficiency
  • Serve as a bridge between bench research and the pilot line, ensuring seamless translation of R&D innovations into scalable, commercial-ready processes

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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