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At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive every single day. And within Clorox Professional, we champion a cleaner world where everyone thrives, from public spaces to healthcare facilities.

Job Overview

Get ready to unleash your creativity and innovation skills at Clorox Professional! As an Innovation Product and Process Developer in R&D CPro, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of cleaning and disinfecting products, contributing to a safer, healthier world.
Imagine being at the forefront of breakthroughs that not only enhance user experience but also revolutionize the industry standards.
This role offers significant opportunities for personal and professional growth. You'll have the chance to develop your technical expertise, enhance your leadership skills, and contribute to high-impact projects.
As you navigate through the various stages of product development, you will be able to see the tangible results of your work with close collaboration from Packaging, Microbiology, Regulatory, Marketing, Product Supply, and Sales.

This role will report to the Business Innovation & Solutions - R&D Associate Director.

This position will be located in our Pleasanton, CA office, and the individual will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week.

In this role, you will:

To achieve your goals, you will:

• Serve as Strategic Product and Process Development Leader, ensuring rigorous execution and technical excellence across high-impact projects.

• Architect and oversee comprehensive technical validation plans and drive the development of novel test methodologies in partnership with internal experts.

• Forge and nurture relationships with key partners, leading to the identification and integration of innovative solutions aligned with business objectives.

• Champion intellectual property and exclusionary strategy development, safeguarding competitive advantage and long-term growth.

• Lead projects making pivotal, data-driven technical recommendations that accelerate efficiency, mitigate risk, and maximize business outcomes.

• Foster a culture of open learning, technical curiosity, and breakthrough thinking, promoting collaborative innovation and continuous improvement across R&D and cross-functional teams.

What we look for:

Experience required

• Master or Bachelor degree or equivalent experience from an accredited institution in Science or Engineering

• Minimum of 4 years experience, preferably in consumer products with a focus on Product and/or Process Development.

• Experience with Scaled Agile process is a plus

• Experience with EPA-registered products is an advantage.

Essential Competencies

• High passion, positive drive and commitment in setting and meeting aggressive goals and enjoy working in a variety of cultures and settings.

• Demonstrated strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to work with multi-functional groups.

• Strong technical curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, sound technical judgement, and hands-on focus

• Ability to identify, champion and adapt new technologies, tools, and processes.

• Strong AI modeling and statistical tools knowledge.

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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.

Our values-based culture connects to our purpose and empowers people to be their best, professionally and personally. We serve a diverse consumer base which is why we believe teams that reflect our consumers bring fresh perspectives, drive innovation, and help us stay attuned to the world around us. That’s why we foster an inclusive culture where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate, and ultimately able to thrive. Learn more.

[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.

–Zone A: $106,700 - $204,900

–Zone B: $97,800 - $187,900

–Zone C: $88,900 - $170,800

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

Please apply directly to our job postings and do not submit your resume to any person via text message. Clorox does not conduct text-based interviews and encourages you to be cautious of anyone posing as a Clorox recruiter via unsolicited texts during these uncertain times.

To all recruitment agencies: Clorox (and its brand families) does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Clorox employees, including any members of our leadership team. Clorox is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.