Global R&D Director, Household Cleaning Tech

CPS Inc.

Zion (IL)

On-site

USD 140,000 - 180,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

All insurances
401K
Bonus plans
Pension Plan
Vacation

Job summary

CPS Inc. seeks a Technical Director for Household Cleaning Products to steer the global cleaners technology roadmap, drive new product innovation, and lead two R&D locations with a multination scope.

The role demands senior leadership in formulation science, analytics, and regulatory stewardship to propel a multi-million dollar business toward a billion-dollar trajectory. You will build a high-performing global team, advance surfactant systems, disinfection tech, and performance validation while

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. preferred; M.S. required in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Surfactant Science.
  • 15+ years of progressive R&D leadership in consumer cleaners.
  • Proven success leading global product development.
  • Experience commercializing cleaning, detergent, home care, institutional, or related products.
  • Experience managing geographically dispersed teams and global portfolios.
  • Strong track record translating technology into profitable growth.

Responsibilities

  • Strategically lead global cleaners technology roadmap and innovation.
  • Oversee ideation, development, scale-up, and launches.
  • Lead global R&D teams and talent development.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and substantiation of claims.
  • Collaborate with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.
  • Drive growth via cost optimization and performance improvements.

Education

Ph.D. preferred; M.S. required in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Surfactant Science
15+ years R&D leadership
Global product development
Cleaning formulations & surfactants
Regulatory compliance & substantiation
Data analytics & digital R&D tools

Tools

AI-enabled formulation development

Job description

CPS Inc. seeks a Technical Director for Household Cleaning Products to steer the global cleaners technology roadmap, drive new product innovation, and lead two R&D locations with a multination scope.

The role demands senior leadership in formulation science, analytics, and regulatory stewardship to propel a multi-million dollar business toward a billion-dollar trajectory. You will build a high-performing global team, advance surfactant systems, disinfection tech, and performance validation while

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