Research and Development Manager
The Clorox Company
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Your role at Clorox:
We are looking for the next Strategic Cleaning Innovation R&D Manager where you will lead Clorox’s adjacency and whitespace teams to develop novel innovations beyond Clorox’s current portfolio.As a R&D functional lead of scaled agile innovation teams, you will partner with Brand Marketing, Insights and Sales to build platforms with strong technical feasibility, financial viability and consumer desirability!
As R&D leader you will guide Product, Process and Package development scientists applying technical rigor, design-to-value and sustainability principles to every innovation.
As a people leader, the R&D Manager role is key to building our culture of inclusivity, demonstrating commitment to growth and development of our scientists and driving overall team engagement
This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.
Relocation assistance is available.
In this role, you will:
Lead a team of up to 10 scientists across product, process, and packaging with responsibilities for coaching, development, technical rigor, and performance appraisal. Fostering inclusion, diversity and engagement of the team.
Utilize creative problem solving skills and internal/external collaboration to deliver technical and consumer solutions as part of a cross functional team while ensuring technical rigor and appropriate staffing for on time and in budget projects.
Identify and champion solutions to consumer, technical and business challenges by developing a strong understanding of the homecare category, our consumer, our technology, leading edge retailers and our business model.
Develop and lead strategies for sustainability and value creation (design-to-value), ensuring cross-functional support and business action ability.
Effectively partner with supply chain and sales to ensure seamless execution of new product launches.
Encourage and foster team's knowledge management and data curiosity through connections with core M&S group.
What we look for:
10+ years of R&D with a focus on Product, Package and/or Process Development.
CPG experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated people management skills. 3+years direct people management experience is a must.
High energy, positive drive, and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals and enjoy working in a variety of cultures and settings.
Demonstrated skills of strong leadership, critical thinking, technical rigor, risk assessment, communication and teamwork.
Strategic Vision with ability to propose, analyze, and articulate short-, medium- and long-term scenarios for business opportunities.
Knowledge and experience in manufacturing operations.
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. from an accredited institution in Science or Engineering required.
#LI-Hybrid
Workplace type:
This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week.Relocation assistance is available.
We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.
At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here.
[U.S.]Additional Information:
At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.
This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.
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