Laboratory Product Specialist

Application Technology and Development Strategy Specialist DCS Engineering are looking for a commercially minded technical leader to join our client’s global team. This unique role blends strategic planning with hands-on project execution. You will be responsible for shaping the long-term direction of sector-focused innovation, while also providing technical support and leadership to drive real-world business growth. Strategic planning & innovation: Define and maintain sector-specific development plans that outline realistic strategic goals and initiatives over a 2–5 year timeline. Build and manage a portfolio of future-facing projects in collaboration with key internal teams, ensuring alignment with innovation priorities and growth targets. Identify new research and development opportunities and prepare compelling business cases to support investment and implementation. Champion the innovation process, helping to evaluate, refine, and prioritise ideas that offer the highest potential return. Act as the sector expert, providing insight and support on strategic matters, marketing direction, and acquisition projects. Technical application support: Work closely with sales teams to support the delivery of annual growth targets through technical input and collaborative project involvement. Plan and oversee customer trials across various technical centres in the UK and Europe, helping to validate and showcase new technologies. Manage the operations and ongoing development of a key demonstration site, ensuring it reflects cutting-edge practices and technologies. Use in-house modelling and simulation tools to support project development and quantify customer value. Represent the organisation on industry committees and contribute to discussions on upcoming regulatory or market changes relevant to gas-based applications. You will have 7 or more years\’ experience with a strong track record in strategic development, technical consultancy, or application engineering Deep understanding of industrial processes or technologies, ideally within sectors such as food production, manufacturing, or energy Proven ability to balance long-term thinking with day-to-day delivery Comfortable working across both technical and commercial environments Salary: Competitive based on experience and qualifications Benefits: Company bonus scheme, pension and company car Remote based from home with office and client site visits when required Full time and permanent