Technical Services & Development Manager (Paints & Coatings)

TECHNICAL SERVICE & DEVELOPMENT MANAGER (Paints & Coatings)

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our client is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help the customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.

JOB OVERVIEW:

As a Technical Service & Development Manager, Paint & Coatings (P&C), SEA, you will contribute in driving technical services, application development and business growth across Southeast Asia Paint & Coatings markets, with a primary focus on biocides and microbial control solutions. The role partners closely with commercial teams, strategic customers, distribution partners and global technical functions to deliver customer-focused solutions, accelerate product adoption and identify new business opportunities. As the regional technical lead for Southeast Asia, the incumbent provides technical leadership on strategic customer projects, supports regional growth initiatives and serves as a key interface between customers, Commercial, R&D, Regulatory and Product Management. This is an individual contributor role with significant regional influence and project leadership responsibilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with Commercial, Marketing and Product Management teams to drive business growth and strategic initiatives across Southeast Asia.
• Lead technical support activities for strategic customers and distribution partners throughout the SEA region, providing formulation guidance, troubleshooting support and application expertise.
• Develop and execute customer-focused technical projects that support revenue growth, new product introductions, portfolio expansion and market penetration initiatives.
• Build strong technical relationships with key regional customers, industry influencers and distribution partners.
• Lead regional technical initiatives and strategic customer projects that support business growth, customer retention and market expansion.
• Identify market trends, customer challenges and emerging technologies across Southeast Asia and translate insights into innovation projects and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with Regional and Global R&D teams to support application development, technology transfer, commercialization activities and product launch programs.
• Influence regional business strategy through technical expertise, customer insights, competitive intelligence and market knowledge.
• Develop technical value propositions, competitive positioning, application data, technical literature and training materials to strengthen commercial effectiveness.
• Deliver technical seminars, workshops, webinars and customer presentations to position Company as a trusted technical partner within the industry.
• Support regional portfolio optimization, technology adoption and commercialization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Company EH&S, quality, regulatory and ethical standards in all technical activities.
• Regional business travel across Southeast Asia of approximately 40-60% may be required.
• Frequent customer visits, distributor engagement and participation in regional industry events are required.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology, Biology, Formulation Science, Cosmetic Science, or a related discipline
• 5-10 years of experience in Technical Service, Application Development, Formulation Development or R&D within Paints & Coatings, Specialty Chemicals or related industries
• Experience in Regional customer management, project leadership, commercialization support and business development across Southeast Asia
• Fluency in English is required
• Proficiency in Thai, Bahasa Malaysia, Bahasa Indonesia, Vietnamese, or Mandarin Chinese would be an advantage

CONTACT:

• Email: [Confidential Information]
• Phone/Zalo: 085 241 3136 (Khang)