Mobility Science Director

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Midland (MO)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 340,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Dow MobilityScience is seeking a visionary leader to set and steer the global growth strategy, delivering pivotal value across the automotive ecosystem. You will own the growth platform, align senior stakeholders, and drive cross-regional initiatives that accelerate commercialization of innovations with R&D, businesses, regions, and customers.

The role requires a decade of automotive industry experience, a proven ability to lead globally distributed teams, and a strong track record in

Qualifications

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics.
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the Automotive industry.
Experience leading and executing enterprise-level or business segment strategic initiatives.
Experience with planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of measurable business outcomes.
Experience leading a globally distributed team across multiple regions and cultures.
Ability to work legally in the United States.
No visa sponsorship/support available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Strategic and commercial acumen.
Experience building value chain engagement and strategic customer partnerships.
Strong command of pricing, value propositions, market entry, customer segmentation, and go-to-market execution.
Success translating strategy into scalable execution models, governance structures, operating rhythms, and cross-functional accountability.
Experience accelerating innovation commercialization with R&D, business, technical, and commercial teams.
Ability to build, coach, and empower entrepreneurial teams.
Deep understanding of the automotive value chain and emerging growth platforms in battery, power electronics, lightweighting, and sustainable materials.
Familiarity with technical readiness, pipeline progression, spec-ins, innovation revenue, EBITDA growth, and growth governance.

Responsibilities

Lead global mobility growth strategy and platform execution.
Align senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional decisions.
Define governance, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Develop talent strategy and build entrepreneurial platform teams.

Skills

Strategic Initiative Execution

Market Entry Strategy

Value Proposition Development

Governance Structure Design

Cross-Functional Accountability

Pricing Strategy

Customer Segmentation

Growth Governance

Technical Readiness

EBITDA Growth

Team Building

Coaching

Influencing Stakeholders

Cultural Awareness

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics

Job description

Set and lead the global MobilityScience growth strategy, accountable for delivering greater than $1B in growth
Build and scale Dow's MobilityScience growth platform across the global mobility ecosystem
Identify priority applications, value pools, market opportunities, and strategic bets
Accelerate commercialization of innovation with R&D, businesses, regions, and customers
Govern strategic programs through milestones, ownership, investment discipline, and measurable outcomes
Define and activate global brand owner and strategic customer engagement plans with OEMs, tiers, and value chain partners
Identify, evaluate, and execute strategic investments to strengthen Dow's portfolio and expand market access
Guide regional and business teams in selecting, staffing, and executing high-impact growth initiatives
Own the growth platform strategy, roadmap, operating model, execution cadence, governance, KPIs, performance tracking, and executive reporting
Lead talent strategy, staffing, and capability development for critical growth programs and entrepreneurial platform teams
Influence business and regional growth strategies, investment priorities, portfolio choices, capital allocation, product, commercial, customer, and go-to-market priorities
Align senior stakeholders and drive decisions that create long-term enterprise value

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Physics
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in the Automotive industry
Experience leading and executing enterprise-level or business segment strategic initiatives
Experience with planning, stakeholder alignment, and delivery of measurable business outcomes
Experience leading a globally distributed team across multiple regions and cultures
Ability to work legally in the United States
No visa sponsorship/support available, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process
Strategic and commercial acumen
Experience building value chain engagement and strategic customer partnerships
Strong command of pricing, value propositions, market entry, customer segmentation, and go-to-market execution
Success translating strategy into scalable execution models, governance structures, operating rhythms, and cross-functional accountability
Experience accelerating innovation commercialization with R&D, business, technical, and commercial teams
Ability to build, coach, and empower entrepreneurial teams
Deep understanding of the automotive value chain and emerging growth platforms in battery, power electronics, lightweighting, and sustainable materials
Familiarity with technical readiness, pipeline progression, spec-ins, innovation revenue, EBITDA growth, and growth governance

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in leading global growth strategies within the automotive industry, focusing on strategic investments, stakeholder alignment, and the commercialization of innovation. Proven ability to build and empower teams while driving measurable business outcomes and enhancing customer partnerships.

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