Technology Leadership Associate - 2027 Leadership Development Program Ph.D.

Avient-; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avient is seeking high-caliber Ph.D. graduates for its Corporate Technology Leadership Development Program, a two-year rotation track that accelerates professional growth through hands-on R&D assignments, technology training and leadership development.

Rotations occur at Avient R&D Labs near Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Greenville, NC; Philadelphia, PA and Birmingham, AL, with a path to a full-time role aligned to business needs and personal goals after completion.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. graduates targeted for leadership program.
• Two-year rotation track with hands-on R&D assignments.
• Leadership development and technical training included.

Responsibilities

• Participate in two 12-month rotations.
• Collaborate with R&D teams across Avient labs.
• Transition into a full-time role aligned with business needs after program.

Job description

Job Summary

The Corporate Technology Leadership Development Program accelerates professional development by placing high caliber Ph.D. graduates on multiple Avient R&D Teams. This two year program consists of two (2) twelve-month rotational assignments and provides hands on roles that will help you gain experience in technology and leadership philosophy while providing technical, functional and leadership skills training. These teams develop and support a wide range of projects that enable the critical processes of Avient businesses.

Rotational assignments will vary depending on the skills of the candidate hired, and may include foundational R&D, analytical and applied product or process development directed toward any of Avient’s technology platforms. During each phase of their assignment they will establish relationships with peers and leaders, learn fundamentals and be provided feedback from the program manager. Upon completion of the program, individuals will be placed in a full-time role within Avient that best suits their personal and professional goals and matches the business needs.

Rotations for this role are held in at least two of several potential Avient R&D Labs which are located near Cleveland, OH; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO;Atlanta, GA; Greenville, NC, Philadelphia, PA and Birmingham, AL.