Group Chemicals Product Development Expert

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for a Group Chemicals Product Development Expert to support the management and development of our chemicals product portfolio at group level.

This role focuses on driving product development and improvement initiatives, and acting as a key link between R&D, technology and market/customer needs. You will contribute to shaping product strategy while working closely with cross-functional teams across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the development of the chemicals product portfolio, ensuring alignment with market demand while balancing production efficiency and complexity

• Contribute to cross-functional Product Business Teams through analytical work and by leading sub-projects within broader improvement initiatives

• Mature product development ideas in collaboration with:

  • R&D

  • Sales (pricing and positioning)

• Support R&D portfolio planning to maintain an optimal balance between short- and long-term projects

• Lead expert teams in product development-related decision-making and track KPIs

• Actively contribute to long-term chemicals strategy through participation in development projects and knowledge sharing

• Maintain and improve product development databases and dashboards

• Track project progress, evaluate KPIs, and coordinate cross-functional collaboration among expert team members

Education

• University degree in a scientific discipline or in economics

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of international experience

• Proven experience with relevant products (e.g., Polypropylene, Polyethylene)

Professional Competencies

• Product management

• Sales and production understanding

Skills

• Strong analytical mindset

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

• Ability to work effectively across functions and stakeholders

Languages

• Advanced English (mandatory)

IT Skills

• MS Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)

• The chance to work on high-impact strategic projects in a collaborative, forward-thinking team

• Access to professional development programs

• Competitive compensation package including benefits:

  • Gross 800.000 HUF/year cafeteria.

  • Private Medicover health insurance.

  • Cell phone – with unlimited data and calls for personal usage as well.

  • Life and accident insurance.

  • 13th month salary which is paid in December (around Christmas).

• Career growth opportunities across MOL Group’s diverse business units

• Participation in numerous training and talent programs (soft skills and hard skills as well).

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