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In addition to R&D manager role....Develop and manage implementation of a lean Stage-Gate project management process.Adapt and incorporate agile practices where applicable.

Develop and staff a portfolio of innovative product projects aligned with business strategy to enable future growth and health of the business.Work with marketing to develop a clear understanding of customer needs and establish collaboration with strategic customersHire and develop researchers and associated staff and identify external sources of capability when needed

• Technology leader in establishing new global PV encapsulant sheet initiative• Developed and implemented a global facilities and staffing plan ensuring access to development facilities in US, Europe and Asia• Developed and implemented technology strategy to grow global polymer and sheet business to $87M in 2011.• Developed IP strategy including patent strategy, freedom to operate and collaboration agreements• Created and maintained a patent portfolio of over 50 PV patent filings to support existing and future business• Collaborated with marketing to develop and execute annual marketing communication plans including technical presentations, posters, booth displays and press releases at key conferences and trade shows globally

• Worked with VP of Technology for $2.4B business to develop longer term technology strategy with a focus on a balanced high value pipeline as well as short term delivery• Improved tracking, communication and visibility of the contribution of research and innovation • Developed and implemented a technical succession planning process based on functional competency

• Pioneering participant in the training and use of six sigma process and tools for Top Line Growth• Led a pricing project resulting in a $2.9MM annual profitability improvement.• Led a project to align and streamline IP processes with our Asian JV partner• Led commercialization of a new polymer modifier. Negotiated a patent license (with royalty) and product sales to a customer. Achieved first sales.

• Business champion for the process of external market assessments.• Developed and introduced a system for soliciting and processing ideas for new products and applications

• Developed novel polymerization catalyst technology for unique polymer structures• Technology was monetized through a technology license • Holder of 34 granted US patents and 57 foreign equivalents

• Worked on a team developing new polyolefin functionalization process for Fischer Tropsch olefin product stream• Optimized catalyst design and process technology through pilot scale trials