W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

Global Innovation Leader, Gore Performance Solutions

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.$150K — $180K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
  • 15+ years of experience leading innovation and product development
  • Proven success in commercializing advanced technologies
  • Global leadership experience across various geographies
  • Strong business acumen with a customer-focused innovation approach

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a long-term innovation strategy
  • Drive next-generation materials and technology development
  • Lead the exploration and commercialization of innovations
  • Act as a technical partner to customers and stakeholders
  • Serve on the Gore Performance Solutions Leadership Team
  • Manage R&D investments for maximum business value
  • Champion intellectual property strategy and technology differentiation
  • Lead a global team of scientists and engineers

Benefits

  • Comprehensive and competitive total rewards program
  • Choice and flexibility in benefits to promote well-being
  • Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
  • Potential opportunities for profit-sharing
Full Job Description
Global Innovation Leader, Gore Performance Solutions

Req Id: 2199

State/Province: Delaware

Business: Gore Performance Solutions

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Posting Start Date: 8/28/26

Posting End Date: 9/12/26

About the Role
We are seeking a visionary Global Innovation Leader to lead breakthrough innovation, advanced material technology development, and strategic technical growth across Gore Performance Solutions. This leader will define and execute an enterprise-wide innovation strategy supporting Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Semiconductor, and Industrial markets. The strategic, high energy partner will drive GPS operating company technologies into the future partnering with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute a long-term innovation strategy aligned with growth objectives
  • Drive development of next-generation materials, technologies, and platform capabilities
  • Lead exploration, incubation, and commercialization of breakthrough innovations
  • Serve as a strategic technical partner to key customers and external stakeholders
  • Is a member of the Gore Performance Solutions Leadership Team
  • Steward innovation and R&D investments to maximize business value
  • Champion enterprise intellectual property strategy and technology differentiation
  • Lead and develop a high-performing global team of scientists, engineers, and innovators
  • Implement the Gore Business System throughout the Innovation function to accelerate development cycles and bring products & solutions faster to markets & customers


Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
  • 15+ years leading innovation, R&D, advanced technology, or product development organizations
  • Demonstrated success commercializing breakthrough technologies and materials
  • Proven leadership across global organizations and multiple geographies
  • Strong business acumen and customer-focused innovation mindset


Desired Qualifications

  • Experience across Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Semiconductor, and Industrial markets
  • Expertise in advanced materials, membranes, polymers, fibers, filtration, or related technologies
  • Strong patent, publication, or technology commercialization record


What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits


Information at a Glance

About W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.

W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. is a manufacturing company that specializes in advanced materials and products. The company was founded in 1958 by Wilbert L. Gore and Robert W. Gore and is headquartered in Newark, Delaware. W. L. Gore & Associates is known for its innovative products, including Gore-Tex fabric, which is used in outdoor clothing and footwear. The company also produces medical devices, electronic components, and industrial products. W. L. Gore & Associates has operations in over 30 countries and is a privately held company.
Learn more about W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Size
10,000 employees
Industry
Revenue
$3.8 billion

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