Associate Research Director

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Your role at Clorox:

As part of the new 3P Superiority Center of Expertise (COE), this R&D Technical Leader will deliver superior consumer experiences through process.

In this role, you will:

• Partner with the Clorox Innovation Accelerator team to develop technical solutions for adjacency opportunities.
• Continue to build, evolve, and audit Process Development Technical Rigor Work Processes, Best Practices, and Standards. They will continually review and seek input from stakeholders to identify gaps, and work with fellow SMEs to build new solutions to meet the evolving needs of the BUs.
• Lead the creation, maintenance, and delivery of Process Development training as part of the new R&D University training platform.
• Serve on the leadership team for the Process Development Community of Practice (COP).
• Be dynamically-deployed as a R&D Process Expert to high profile projects across the enterprise.

What we look for:

• 10+ years experience, with a primary focus in Process Development / Process Engineering; experience in Product or Packaging is a plus.
• 2+ years experience in CPG.
• Understands and values Technical Rigor.  Track record of leading projects with appropriate rigor.
• Broad experience across relevant Process technologies, including scale-up.
• Demonstrated ability to build and implement new tools.
• Demonstrated ability to influence peers and senior leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully mentor scientists and developing them to be future SMEs.
• Design to Value experience is a plus.

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This individual will work a hybrid scheduled, 3 days in the Pleasanton office / 2 days remotely.

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.

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.

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