Society of Chemical Industry

The UK has an incredible science base, with World leading universities and researchers; entrepreneurial communities in bioscience and clean technology; and world renowned pharmaceutical and other science companies making a formidable combination.

SCI’s (The Society of Chemical Industry) charitable purpose is to help champion and foster these strengths and accelerate the commercialisation of science benefiting society and the economy. We are a global innovation hub connecting industry, academia and policy makers. Established in 1881 as a registered charity, SCI is based in Belgrave Square in London, but has members in over 70 countries. Originally formed by the great industrialists of the Industrial Revolution, SCI’s network is now working on today’s challenges – from climate change to food and energy production and tackling emerging diseases. With over 60,000 scientists and industrialists in our network, including over 900 companies and 500 universities worldwide, SCI is the place Where Science Meets Business.

We are now looking for our next Chair, who will lead our Board, working with our President and CEO, accelerating the commercialisation of science into industry for the benefit of society. It is a great time to take on the role and to capitalise on the great history of science and the organisation. Innovation has never moved nor needed to move faster. You will steer the organisation to drive greater commercialisation of science for the good of humanity and the environment. Your work will help to support and grow skilled jobs across the UK and the world. SCI’s industries provide purpose and pride for so many local communities. Their products and innovations form the basis for everything we rely on – our food, our transport, our technologies and our medicines. SCI’s community will drive the technologies that help us to transition to a clean economy, that will find a cure for cancer and will help to avoid hunger.

If you share our passion for growing this ecosystem of science into commerce for the benefit of society and believe your experience can help us do this as our Chair, please explore this further.

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Society of Chemical Industry on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference UBOAA. Alternatively telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0800 (during office hours). Applications should be received by noon on Monday 27^th May.