Senior R&D Leader — Product & Applications (Cleaning)

Dow Inc.

Kutztown (Berks County)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

13 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Base pay plus bonus
Employee stock purchase program
Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Dow Industrial Solutions seeks a Senior R&D Leader based in Collegeville, PA, to lead a 13 FTE multidisciplinary team supporting product and application development, prioritizing safety and innovation. The role oversees portfolio strategy, stage-gate progression, and cross-functional execution with growth across Cleaning, Pharma, Energy and Data Centers.

The leader will collaborate globally with Product R&D, TS&D, Process R&D, and external partners to drive new technology platforms and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum five years of relevant technical experience.
  • Ability to lead teams and collaborate across functions.
  • Strong commitment to safe operations and responsible research practices.
  • U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship is available.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a multi-site R&D team, prioritize work, allocate resources, and foster engagement.
  • Develop and manage the Home Care Cleaning R&D portfolio and tech platforms.
  • Ensure safe, compliant laboratory operations and ESG standards.
  • Translate strategy into research priorities and execution plans.
  • Partner with product, process R&D, marketing, and external partners to advance research.

Skills

Strategic Leadership
Innovation Management
Team Management
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Workplace Safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related
Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

Dow Industrial Solutions seeks a Senior R&D Leader based in Collegeville, PA, to lead a 13 FTE multidisciplinary team supporting product and application development, prioritizing safety and innovation. The role oversees portfolio strategy, stage-gate progression, and cross-functional execution with growth across Cleaning, Pharma, Energy and Data Centers.

The leader will collaborate globally with Product R&D, TS&D, Process R&D, and external partners to drive new technology platforms and

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