Would you like to join a global, growing company that innovates for a more sustainable tomorrow? UPM could be the team for you. We are frontrunners in developing renewable alternatives to fossil-based materials. Besides enabling both businesses and consumers make more sustainable choices, we strive to create a positive UPM experience for all our employees around the world. We live by our values – trust and be trusted, achieve together, renew with courage. Together we can renew the everyday, for a future beyond fossils! Learn more about us as a workplace upm.com/caree r We are now looking for a Director, Process Design (m/f/d) in Leuna, Germany or Helsinki, Finland. Greetings from your future manager Welcome to UPM Bio refining ! We are excited to work together with you on developing d ecarbonization solutions. UPM Bio refining is one of UPM’s most dynamic businesses. We are an agile team of enthusiasts for the limitless opportunities of the bioeconomy, and, together with you, we are ready to take UPM’s success story to the next level. – Michal Duetsch, VP, UPM Biochemicals What you will do Lead and guide a team in delivering high-quality Process Design Packages (PDPs) Define and oversee design guidelines for UPM Biorefining process technologies Enhance processes and capabilities for developing PDPs Maintain an external network to secure additional resources for PDP development Establish process simulation capabilities and build a high-performing simulation team Who you are You have an MSc or PhD in Engineering, preferably Chemical Process Engineering You have 15 years of experience in chemical process design, including existing and emerging technologies You have a proven track record of scaling new technologies for commercial operations You have demonstrated expertise in capital project development, particularly from a process design perspective You have strong leadership experience, with a history of building and developing teams You have an excellent command of English; proficiency in German or Finnish is a plus This is what we offer to you A meaningful job: We have an inspiring purpose ‘We create decarbonization solutions. Our work is impactful and transformative. A caring community: Our community is built on great team spirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues. We support the work-life balance of all our employees. Development opportunities: We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are an international, multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth. Responsible employer: Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious, science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change to biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity, offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves. Learn about our Rewarding and our Ways of working > Additional information This position is located in Leuna, Germany or Helsinki, Finland. Please apply via the link above and attach your CV and cover letter by July 31, 2025. Please note that we accept only applications submitted through our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline. For support with submitting your application, please contact HR Service Center at careers@upm.com or tel. 4949634011522 for Germany or 358204146600 for Finland. For UPM positions located in Finland, a security background check may be performed for those selected in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014. UPM Biochemicals offers innovative, sustainable and competitive wood-based biochemicals for replacing fossil-based raw materials and improving the environmental performance in various applications. End-use segments for renewable glycols include textiles, PET bottles, packaging, coolants, composites, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and detergents. Lignin-based Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF) offer a sustainable alternative to carbon black and precipitated silica in a broad range of rubber and plastic applications. UPM is building an industrial scale biorefinery in Leuna, Germany to convert solid wood into next generation biochemicals. UPM Biochemicals is accelerating the transition to a circular bioeconomy- where renewable feedstocks, sustainable production and sustainable consumption are the new normal. www.upmbiochemicals.com UPM is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including EcoVadis and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,800 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €10.3 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. 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