Avantium is an innovation-driven pioneer in the emerging industry of renewable and sustainable chemistry. We offer unique technological solutions to reduce plastic waste, new chemical processes for the bio-based economy and R&D equipment and services to accelerate the development of new catalytic processes. Most of the materials and chemicals used in modern daily life – such as plastics, packaging, furniture and clothing – are based on fossil resources like oil, gas and coal.

Changing this paradigm is an ambitious goal but also a promise for a better future. This is why we at Avantium work on developing practical solutions to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free world. We do this by focusing on innovative plant-based chemicals and materials as well as aiming to convert carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) to a valuable resource for sustainable products.

Avantium’s Volta Technology is a platform technology that uses electrochemistry to convert CO 2 to high value chemical building blocks and polymers. Avantium intends to spin out Volta Technology into a new business entity, in which Avantium will remain a shareholder. V.

We are looking for an Application Development Manager who will be responsible for the application development of our Volta products, with a focus on PLGA, a CO2 based polymer with exceptional technical performance that will be applied in the packaging industry. The Application Development Manager will report to the Chief Product Officer.

Responsibilities

The key objective of the Application Development Manager is to manage application development programs that support the develop, scale-up and commercialization of the Volta Technology. To achieve this, you will: Collaborate with customers and internal and external R&D laboratories Maintain and grow a network of partner labs and manage outsourced projects for application & product development Serve as technical interface between the customer and our Business Development during sample validation phase, and oversee and attend trials at customers Develop application development reports/ brochures ensuring scientific excellence and clarity, with an emphasis on translating the implications to business purposes. Maintain a knowledge base of competitive position industrial practices & standards for PLGA in the target application areas, thereby developing the (technical part of the) customer business case with Business Development in all markets of interest.

Conceptualize and initiate product development projects with (external) partners based on customer needs and feedback Be responsible for activities related to all technical product compliance, statements, and registrations (regulatory affairs) together with the support from regulatory and business development colleagues. Support the business unit in grant applications and execution of awarded projects. Represent Avantium at conferences: build relationships with external contacts and lead generation: scout opportunities for meaningful partnerships from an application development perspective.

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