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Sika AG is seeking a Project Leader for R&D - Cementitious Products in Barcelona, Spain. The ideal candidate will have technical training in chemistry, materials engineering, or similar fields. This role is responsible for leading development and improvement projects for cementitious products, including cementitious adhesives, facade mortars, and related solutions.
The successful candidate will coordinate the complete development cycle from initial formulation to laboratory validation, pilot production, and support for industrialization. As an integrated Project Leader in the R&D team, you will interact with other departments including production, quality, purchasing, marketing, and the commercial network, ensuring products are developed according to technical requirements, regulations, cost, and market demands. You will lead development and reformulation projects for cementitious adhesives, facade mortars, cement-based products, renders, and repair solutions. The role includes defining project plans, timelines, technical milestones, and deliverables while managing resources and risks.
Candidates will develop formulations and manage laboratory tests according to standards including EN 12004, EN 998, EN 1504, and others. You will coordinate industrial tests and scaling with production, analyze raw materials, evaluate suppliers, and propose technical or economic alternatives. The role requires documenting developments, writing technical reports and product specifications, collaborating with marketing and sales to identify market needs, and ensuring regulatory compliance and participation in certifications.
Sika offers a challenging R&D environment where you can lead innovative projects in construction materials development while working with cross-functional teams across the organization.