Lead R&D projects through the Stage Gate development process, including project planning, budgeting, milestone execution, project update/gate reviews, risk management, technical documentation, data and cross-functional collaboration to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. Lead cross-functional collaboration with Synthesis, Process Technology, and External Manufacturing teams to advance next-generation lubricant platforms, ensuring effective Product Development Lifecycle Management through concept development, process scale-up, technology transfer, manufacturing implementation, and commercialization.