Principal Development Chemist

About this Position At Henkel, you’ll be part of an organization that’s shaping the future through innovation, sustainability and collaboration. With our trusted brands like Persil®, ‘all®, Loctite®, Snuggle®, and Schwarzkopf® and our cutting-edge technologies, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore new paths and grow. This position is with our Adhesive Technologies business unit – where we empower our people to transform industries and provide our customers with a competitive advantage through adhesives, sealants and functional coatings. Dare to learn new skills, advance in your career and make an impact at Henkel. What you´ll do Develop and optimize innovative adhesives aligned with market needs and business growth priorities Design and execute laboratory experiments, including synthesis, formulation, and performance testing, to meet critical application requirements Evaluate processing behavior and bonding performance through application-relevant testing and customer simulations Lead and manage laboratory workstreams, ensuring high-quality data, clear documentation, and effective communication of results Collaborate closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to scale up new products and support existing ones Partner with application engineering and commercial teams to plan and execute customer trials and validations Provide technical support to external customers Proactively drive projects forward by identifying risks, defining next steps, and ensuring efficient progression through development stages Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements Stay current with industry trends, competitor technologies, and the IP landscape; contribute to patent generation and protection Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lab digitalization and automation