Director, Global Innovation & Growth Platforms

Eastman Chemical Company; Kingsport (TN); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Director of Corporate Innovation to lead cross-enterprise technology strategy and develop future growth platforms. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, technicians, and marketers to deliver measurable business impact.

In this role, you will partner with internal and external stakeholders, manage an innovation portfolio, and drive high-value opportunities from concept to commercial launch, while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline.
• 15+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading large complex global organizations required.
• Demonstrated ability to identify the intersection of external trends and needs, including working with third party partners.
• Demonstrated track record of empathetic people leadership.
• Leadership experience with an understanding of competency building.
• Market insight and strong customer/value chain engagement skills.
• Experience with new product and application development and commercial launch.
• Competency with technology and innovation portfolio management.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to set strategy, prioritize portfolios, allocate resources, influence stakeholders, hire and develop talent, and deliver measurable outcomes.
• Sound judgment in ambiguous environments, balancing near-term execution and long-term growth.

Aufgaben

• Define the vision, operating model, and strategic priorities for Corporate Innovation.
• Identify and assess opportunities at the intersection of macro trends and Eastman capabilities to define Where to Play, Should We Do it and How To Win.
• Govern the innovation portfolio across near-term enablement, Horizon 2 opportunities, and Horizon 3 platforms.
• Advance cross-business opportunities through disciplined experimentation and evidence-based investment decisions.
• Focus core capabilities on differentiated technology platforms, external partnerships, IP, and business impact.
• Build a high-performing, inclusive leadership team with clear expectations and succession depth.
• Influence senior stakeholders and strengthen partnerships across businesses, universities, startups, suppliers, and external organizations.
• Use scorecards and governance to track value creation, risk reduction, transition readiness, adoption, and talent development.

Kenntnisse

Strategic leadership

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

People leadership

Market insight

Innovation portfolio management

External partnerships

Stakeholder influencing

Technology scouting

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Eastman Chemical Company, based in Kingsport, Tennessee, is seeking a Director of Corporate Innovation to lead cross-enterprise technology strategy and develop future growth platforms. You will guide a multidisciplinary team of chemists, engineers, technicians, and marketers to deliver measurable business impact.

In this role, you will partner with internal and external stakeholders, manage an innovation portfolio, and drive high-value opportunities from concept to commercial launch, while