Senior R&D Leader — Cleaning Tech & Portfolio

Dow Chemical; Springfield Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay & bonus

Employee stock purchase program

Student Debt Retirement Savings Match

On-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Dow Industrial Solutions seeks a Senior R&D Leader in Collegeville, PA (and Midland, MI) to guide a 13-person cross-functional team in product and application development, primarily for the Cleaning Growth Platform. Responsibilities include portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and collaboration across functions to deliver new technologies and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes safe laboratory operations, IP strategy, and strong leadership to align people and projects with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant technical experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
• Strong commitment to safe operations and responsible research practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-site R&D team; set priorities and allocate resources.
• Ensure safe, compliant laboratory operations and champion EHS policies.
• Develop and manage Home Care Cleaning R&D portfolio and platforms.
• Lead cross-functional teams to translate strategy into research priorities and plans.
• Oversee project delivery with rigorous methods and timely issue resolution.
• Champion IP strategies and patent filings where appropriate.
• Partner globally with Product R&D, TS&D, Process R&D and other functions.
• Engage external partners to support growth opportunities.
• Assess portfolio performance and influence resource alignment.
• Manage operating budgets, capital plans, and investments.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Innovation Management

Team Management

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Workplace Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering

Master's degree or PhD (preferred)

Job description

Dow Industrial Solutions seeks a Senior R&D Leader in Collegeville, PA (and Midland, MI) to guide a 13-person cross-functional team in product and application development, primarily for the Cleaning Growth Platform. Responsibilities include portfolio prioritization, resource allocation, and collaboration across functions to deliver new technologies and growth opportunities.

The role emphasizes safe laboratory operations, IP strategy, and strong leadership to align people and projects with