NMC Leader

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for a technically strong professional to join our Battery Application R&I team, with a focus on NMC cathode binder materials.

In this role, you will lead the technical development of PVDF-based binder systems for NMC cathodes, while exploring innovative chemistries to enhance performance, sustainability, and industrial applicability in Li-ion battery technologies. Acting as a technical reference within the organization, you will bridge advanced material development with application needs and market requirements, working in close collaboration with cross-functional partners including Commercial, Technical Service, and Business teams.

This position combines scientific depth, application orientation, and strong cross-functional interaction in a dynamic and innovation-driven environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Drive R&I activities on PVDF-based binder systems for NMC cathodes.

• Explore and assess new binder chemistries to improve performance and processability..

• Design and coordinate structured experimental plans for formulation and application validation.

• Provide technical guidance on binder modification to improve  performance, processability, and electrode integration.

• Provide technical guidance within laboratory activities, working closely with technicians and junior scientists involved in binder development projects.

• Collaborate with synthesis, analytical, application, and scale-up teams to meet project requirements

• Interface with Commercial, Technical Service, and Business teams to translate market and customer needs into development priorities.

• Provide technical expertise to support customer discussions, application troubleshooting, and business opportunity assessment related to NMC binder systems.

• Provide technical input in the definition and prioritization of NMC binder development roadmaps.

• Support scale-up and technology transfer from lab to pilot scale.

• Ensure high standards of scientific rigor, documentation, and intellectual property generation.

• Promote compliance with HSE standards and a strong safety culture.
  
  

Profile & Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.

• At least 3 years of experience in Li-ion battery materials, preferably in cathode binders, dispersions, or electrode formulation.

• Strong understanding of material performance drivers and structure–performance relationships.

• Knowledge of PVDF systems and polymer–inorganic interactions.

• Experience designing and interpreting application-oriented experimental programs.

• Familiarity with cross-functional or matrix organizations.

Key Competencies

• Strong scientific credibility and technical depth

• Customer and market-oriented mindset

• Technical coordination capability

• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving

• Results orientation

• Ability to influence without formal authority

• Strong communication skills

• Fluent in English

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.