Digital Acceleration Leader - Analytical & Decision Sciences

2670 DDP Specialty Elect Mat US LLC; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

DuPont is seeking an Analytical & Decision Sciences Digital Acceleration Leader to drive how measurement science data is transformed into structured information across LIMS and digital platforms. You will partner with R&D, IT, and manufacturing teams to accelerate product development through data-enabled insights.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, data standards, and the use of AI/ML and automation to deliver measurable business impact across laboratories and sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying digital technologies, data science, automation, or structured data approaches to solve innovation, manufacturing, or technical service challenges.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN platforms, connected laboratory technologies, automation workflows, or related scientific data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams within a matrixed technical organization.
• Proven ability to translate scientific and business needs into practical data, automation, and digital solutions.
• Strong learning agility and interest in emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, digital science, and advanced analytics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage scientific, business, IT, and leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pathways that convert measurement science data into structured, reusable information within LIMS and other digital platforms to support innovation.
• Lead the integration of laboratory measurements from ADS and business laboratories into connected digital systems, including the capture and utilization of historical data.
• Partner with R&D, Application Development, Manufacturing Technology, and Product Stewardship & Regulatory teams to identify opportunities where structured data can accelerate the development of products, formulations, processes, and technical solutions.
• Navigate complex technical and organizational challenges, identify practical solutions, and drive implementation through influence and collaboration.
• Advance automation across measurement science workflows, including method development, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Apply data mining, data science, and digital technologies to extract value from current and historical scientific information.
• Establish data standards and improve data fluency across laboratories, sites, and businesses to enable scalable and reusable solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, digital teams, and laboratory automation resources to evaluate, pilot, and deploy tools that connect scientific workflows with enterprise digital capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on leadership through coaching, training, project engagement, and knowledge‑sharing forums that build digital and data capabilities across the organization.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Data science

Communication skills

AI/ML interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

LIMS/ELN platforms

Automation workflows

Job description

At DuPont, our purpose is to empower the world with essential innovations to thrive. We work on things that matter. Whether it’s providing clean water to more than a billion people on the planet, producing materials that are essential in everyday technology devices from smartphones to electric vehicles, or protecting workers around the world. Discover the many reasons the world’s most talented people are choosing to work at DuPont.

Why Join Us | DuPont Careers

At DuPont, we are accelerating innovation by transforming measurement science into structured, decision-ready data. The Analytical & Decision Sciences (ADS) Digital Acceleration Leader will play a key role in advancing how DuPont leverages connected laboratory data, digital technologies, and AI/ML capabilities to drive innovation across R&D, Application Development, Manufacturing Technology, and Product Stewardship & Regulatory organizations. This role is ideal for a hands‑on scientific and digital leader with a proven ability to translate complex scientific data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement pathways that convert measurement science data into structured, reusable information within LIMS and other digital platforms to support innovation.
• Lead the integration of laboratory measurements from ADS and business laboratories into connected digital systems, including the capture and utilization of historical data.
• Partner with R&D, Application Development, Manufacturing Technology, and Product Stewardship & Regulatory teams to identify opportunities where structured data can accelerate the development of products, formulations, processes, and technical solutions.
• Navigate complex technical and organizational challenges, identify practical solutions, and drive implementation through influence and collaboration.
• Advance automation across measurement science workflows, including method development, data acquisition, analysis, interpretation, and reporting.
• Apply data mining, data science, and digital technologies to extract value from current and historical scientific information.
• Establish data standards and improve data fluency across laboratories, sites, and businesses to enable scalable and reusable solutions.
• Collaborate with IT, digital teams, and laboratory automation resources to evaluate, pilot, and deploy tools that connect scientific workflows with enterprise digital capabilities.
• Provide hands‑on leadership through coaching, training, project engagement, and knowledge‑sharing forums that build digital and data capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience applying digital technologies, data science, automation, or structured data approaches to solve innovation, manufacturing, or technical service challenges.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN platforms, connected laboratory technologies, automation workflows, or related scientific data systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams within a matrixed technical organization.
• Proven ability to translate scientific and business needs into practical data, automation, and digital solutions.
• Strong learning agility and interest in emerging technologies, including AI/ML, automation, digital science, and advanced analytics.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage scientific, business, IT, and leadership audiences.
• Demonstrated success operating in ambiguous environments, establishing direction, and delivering measurable business impact.
• Ability to travel up to 25%

Additional Information

This position requires access to export‑controlled technology, technical data or defense services, as such, employment will be contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access export‑controlled technology, technical data or defense services as authorized pursuant to US regulation or an export authorization obtained by DuPont approved by the controlling US government agency

Benefits

• DuPont offers a comprehensive pay and benefits package.

To learn more visit the Compensation and Benefits page.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.

DuPont is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class.