Director of R&D & Technical Services

Inhance Technologies is a global leader in specialty gases, chemicals, and material transformation technologies, serving high‑growth markets including electronics, healthcare, energy storage, automotive, and industrial applications. Backed by a top‑tier private‑equity sponsor, Inhance is scaling differentiated, high‑value technologies with strong market demand and significant barriers to entry.

We are seeking a Director of R&D and Technical Services to lead product development, analytical operations, and technical service across our fluorine‑based chemistry platform. Reporting to the Technical Fellow, this role will drive innovation from concept through commercialization while partnering closely with operations, sales, and quality.

• Lead end‑to‑end new product development and commercialization
• Advance fluorine and HF‑based chemistry platforms and IP
• Strengthen analytical rigor, KPIs, and testing systems
• Translate customer needs into scalable technical solutions
• Drive cross‑functional alignment across R&D, operations, and commercial teams
• Support scale‑up, manufacturing transfer, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to technology strategy, growth initiatives, and M&A diligence

• PhD or MS in Chemistry (or related field)
• 5+ years of experience with fluorine‑based chemistries
• Background in specialty chemicals or industrial R&D
• Strong analytical chemistry expertise (e.g., ICP‑MS, GC, LC‑MS)
• Proven success bringing products from concept to market
• Experience with scale‑up, manufacturing transfer, and IP strategy
• Collaborative leader with strong communication and execution skills

• Global market leader with differentiated IP and sole‑source customer relationships
• Exposure to resilient, high‑growth end markets
• Strong financial profile and pricing power
• Opportunity to shape the next phase of innovation and growth

Compensation: Competitive base + bonus

Director

Full‑time

Research and Product Management

Chemical Manufacturing