Director, Innovation Pipeline & Growth Platforms

Trinseo PLC; Exton, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinseo PLC in Exton, PA seeks an experienced R&D Director to lead the innovation pipeline for engineered materials, identify opportunities, and mature technologies into growth platforms. You will collaborate with Business Unit R&D Directors, Global Innovation Centers, and external partners to shape a robust future portfolio.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 20+ years of industrial R&D leadership, strong strategic thinking, and executive communication skills to drive alignment across functions and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. preferred in polymer science or related field; advanced business education preferred.
• 20+ years of proven industrial R&D leadership with successful translation of ideas into growth.
• Experience collaborating across global teams and external ecosystems.
• Polymer science experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the engineered materials innovation pipeline.
• Identify emerging technologies, market opportunities and partnerships.
• Guide early-stage opportunity assessment and maturity into growth platforms.
• Establish governance, portfolio reviews and executive alignment.

Skills

Innovation Leadership

Technology Commercialization

Strategic Thinking

Influence & Collaboration

Executive Communication

Education

Ph.D. in Polymer Science

Advanced business education

Job description

Trinseo PLC in Exton, PA seeks an experienced R&D Director to lead the innovation pipeline for engineered materials, identify opportunities, and mature technologies into growth platforms. You will collaborate with Business Unit R&D Directors, Global Innovation Centers, and external partners to shape a robust future portfolio.

The role requires a Ph.D. with 20+ years of industrial R&D leadership, strong strategic thinking, and executive communication skills to drive alignment across functions and