Director, Testing & Approvals

About the role

With more than 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the transportation, marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world, produces in over 400 factories, and develops innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and transportation industries toward greater environmental compatibility. Approximately 33,000 employees generated CHF 11.20 billion in sales in 2025.

Sika is looking for a Director, Testing & Approvals to join its growing team in the Canton, MA area for the Roofing business. Responsible for overall testing and approvals strategy and execution of programs to support the use of new and existing products and systems. By balancing needs versus wants against resource allocation and likelihood of success, the Director, Testing and Approvals is instrumental in supporting the strategy and long-term success of the Roofing Division.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and execute the overall testing strategy for PVC, Modbit, LAM and Hot Asphalt roofing systems.
• Manage relationships with third-party agencies (FM, UL, NEMO, Miami-Dade, etc.) to ensure market position, accessibility and opportune scheduling.
• Oversee inside and outside testing programs from start to finish: create test plan, balance schedule, construct and ship test samples, witness testing, analyze results, and determine path to success.
• Establish and maintain third party evaluations, approvals, listings and approvals (Miami-Dade NOAs, DORA, CRRC, TDI, etc.) for PVC, Modbit, LAM and Hot Asphalt roofing systems.
• Manage laboratory and take advantage of inside testing to ensure success at third parties, as well as establish best practices.
• Manage relationships with vendors to utilize existing data, conduct joint testing programs, establish and maintain private label agreements, and stay abreast of any new products on the market.
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