Avery Dennison (NYSE: AVY) is a global leader in pressure-sensitive and functional materials and labeling solutions for the retail apparel market. The company's applications and technologies are an integral part of products used in every major industry. With operations in more than 50 countries and more than 25,000 employees worldwide, Avery Dennison serves customers in the consumer packaging, graphical display, logistics, apparel, industrial and healthcare industries. Headquartered in Glendale, California, the company reported sales of $6.1 billion in 2016. Learn more at www.averydennison.com

ABOUT YOUR ROLE:

Avery Dennison India Research Centre is seeking a Product Development Scientist to join the Materials Group organization. This role is aimed to grow our regional business (South Asia pacific and Sub-Saharan Africa area) by improving the performance and cost of existing products and processes, as well as developing new products and processes. This role will need interface with Manufacturing, R&D technical experts, Marketing, Procurement, Customers, End Users and external partners.

Education
• MS & PhD (Preferred)
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:
• Follow product development process and project management discipline - development and execution of target products
• Research, product development and testing in pressure sensitive adhesives for multiple applications and industry
• Design and execute of lab experiments, benchmarking, and test method development linked to performance in manufacturing
and customer/end-user processes.
• Interface with adhesive, coatings, film, paper and silicone R&D teams to develop new products to suit customer requirements
• Interface with procurement team to identify new technologies to develop labels and graphics materials
• Technology transfer and product Implementation in pilot plant / manufacturing site to scale up new products
• Summarize results and conclusions with periodic update to management & stakeholders
• Ensure agreed results, delivery and timelines for the projects in the pipeline are met
• File for intellectual property protection by interfacing with legal team
• Attend trade shows and conferences to keep abreast of industry and technical developments
• Understand customer needs and requirements through regular interactions
• Work across group and divisional boundaries to generate new ideas

WHAT WE WILL BE LOOKING FOR IN YOU:
• Project management and business engagement skills. Keen interests in understanding and delivering business / customer
needs.
• Technical expertise: Polymer Science, Material Science, Chemistry or Chemical Engineer.
• Problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Leadership
• Creativity and the ability to collaborate and drive results across boundaries with speed.
• Interpersonal skills, effective for working with people with different style and background, business focus with urgency.
• Industrial experience would be preferred
• Ability to engage customers to learn their needs and desired solutions
• Vocal and demonstrative
• Experience with laboratory practices
• Scientifically smart and proactive
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Ability to work closely with marketing, sales and business colleagues
• Ability to lead complex technical projects
• Strong oral and written communication skills