Vice President, Research and Development

Omniply is looking for a Vice President, Research and Development to oversee a team of scientists working on new materials of thin films and delamination technology used for fabricating the next generation of displays: flex OLEDs and microLED displays. We are looking for a candidate with a strong background in material science, physics, or chemistry with experience in thin film science and inorganic coatings. The candidate would have demonstrated experience in leading and managing R&D development towards product commercialization.  

Desired Skills: 

First-hand experience with managing an R&D team and establishing project timelines. Understanding of interfacial chemistry, adhesion forces for thin film semiconductor applications. Drive for innovation for new processes and materials. 

Responsibilities:  

• Manage a team of material scientists. 
• Update management and the company board of directors on various projects  
• Work with technical advisors and industry leaders to shape the Omniply’s technology development and product roadmap. 
• Create and secure intellectual property for Omniply. 
• Lead R&D strategy for coatings development, interfacial adhesion properties optimization between multilayer inorganic thin films, and delamination equipment development.
• Establish project management and prioritization of all R&D development to meet customer deliverables and commercialization schedule.
• Work with customers to understand their requirements and organize internal projects to meet deliverable.
• In collaboration with eco-system partners, enable go-to-market strategy for flexible display and semiconductor applications.
• Willing and capable to doing hands-on work with R&D teams.
• Effectively communicate the R&D vision to the Omniply technical staff.
• Enable team to document the results in comprehensive technical reports. 

Qualifications:  

• 10+ years of industry experience or research in thin film materials with an experience in leading a technical team towards material innovation and commercialization. 
• Ph.D  or M.S. in material science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, or related field with management experience required. 
• Proven track record of leading and managing R&D teams working on various aspects of product development. 
• Experience in semiconductor/microLED manufacturing is a plus. 
• Experience in developing strategy to scale up technology towards product development
• Experience in patent writing and filings
• Knowledge of surface properties in multilayer films
• Familiarity with thin film deposition techniques and metrology tools.
• Self-motivated and creative/innovation.
• Data-driven with strong documentation and reporting skills.
• Good analytical skills, ability to work under pressure. 
• Good communication skills.