R&D Hub Director,Global R&D Center

Job Position: R&D Hub Director, Global R&D Center

Location: Hong Kong
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

EcoCeres is establishing its Global R&D Hub. We are recruiting the R&D Hub Director to lead the end‑to‑end setup, R&D strategy, and international team building for the new centre. Based in Hong Kong, this role leverages local innovation ecosystem to drive R&D in green molecules (biomass utilization, renewable/green chemicals development) and low‑carbon new materials, builds industry & academia partnerships, and collaborates closely with the manufacturing site and group global R&D teams to commercialize new technologies.

Key Responsibilities

1. R&D Strategy, Planning and Operations

• Develop and implement the medium- to long-term R&D strategy, annual plans and budget for the Global R&D Hub, with overall responsibility for its operations and performance.
• Define R&D priorities, resource requirements and performance indicators in alignment with the Company’s business and sustainability objectives.
• Establish effective operating processes, project governance and performance-tracking mechanisms for the center.

2. Technology Development and Commercialization

• Lead technology scouting, R&D innovation and major project delivery in biomass utilization, renewable and green chemicals, and low-carbon new materials.
• Identify promising technologies and external opportunities that support the Company’s long-term growth and decarbonization strategy.
• Drive the transition of technologies from laboratory research through scale-up, pilot validation and commercialization, in collaboration with manufacturing and business teams.

3. International R&D Team Leadership

• Build and lead an international R&D team, including talent recruitment, team development, succession planning, performance management and incentive design.
• Define the organization structure and capability requirements needed to support the Global R&D Hub’s strategic priorities.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, innovation, accountability and continuous development.

4. External Partnerships and Innovation Funding

• Establish and maintain partnerships with leading universities, research institutes and industry partners worldwide.
• Develop joint research programs, strategic collaborations and technology development initiatives with external partners.
• Identify and support applications for relevant government grants, research funding and other innovation programs.

5. Intellectual Property, Compliance and Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Oversee intellectual property protection, R&D confidentiality and cross-border compliance.
• Ensure that research activities, technology transfers and external collaborations comply with applicable legal, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Work closely with mainland R&D, manufacturing, HSE, procurement and other relevant functions to support efficient project execution and commercialization.

6. Global R&D Coordination and Governance

• Coordinate and oversee the operations of the Group’s global R&D centers, promoting alignment, collaboration and knowledge sharing across locations.
• Support the development of common standards for R&D project management, reporting, documentation and intellectual property management.
• Facilitate the sharing of technical capabilities, resources and best practices across the Group’s global R&D network.

Job Requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, New Energy, Environmental / Low‑carbon related disciplines.
• 10+ years R&D experience in green chemistry, new materials or renewable / low‑carbon industry; 5+ years experience managing international R&D teams and setting up R&D centres. Experience in Hong Kong or overseas research institutions is highly preferred.
• Proven track record delivering projects from lab‑scale R&D to industrialization, solid knowledge in IP and relevant innovation schemes.
• Excellent bilingual communication skills in English and Chinese, experienced in cross‑cultural & cross‑border collaboration.
• Strong strategic thinking, resource mobilization and resilience, aligned with our vision for sustainable low‑carbon technologies.