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 RoleWe 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 OfferOur 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
