Director, Research & Development
Carlisle Construction Materials

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), is a global leader in the building materials industry. We've been around since 1917. In just the past six years, our company has grown by nearly 70%.

The Director of R&D will be the product development leader for all Membrane products. In this role, you will lead a team of technical managers, chemists and engineers to drive innovation, cost reduction and manufacturing support.

Organizational objectives for this position include creating a vision for developing expertise and skilled personnel in the R&D group and implementing this organizational strategy. This includes identifying relevant R&D resources, hiring and training them as per established strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

* Establishes and manages R&D strategy for membrane products and drives innovation
* Leads, motivates and develops a team of Technical Managers, Chemists, and Engineers
* Responsible for Research & development of membrane products and processes
* Interface with equipment suppliers to develop processing technology
* Work with manufacturing and engineering groups to facilitate successful transfer of new technology.
* Demonstrate effective technology decision making.
* Provide guidance and direction in setting the company's Technology Roadmaps.
* Provide technical leadership that influences and sets company direction for Research and Process technologies.
* Represent membrane R&D in providing cross functional/department leadership.
* Work effectively with other department leaders to drive company strategy and initiatives
* Develop and communicate membrane R&D strategic objectives. Understand the impact and implications of R&D strategy to the overall company strategy and ensure alignment.
* Review, establish and prioritize projects that support Marketing, Purchasing and Manufacturing objectives.

* Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science or related fields
* PhD or MBA is a strong plus
* 15 + years of R&D management experience
* Demonstrated ability developing R&D strategies and technical teams
* Experience in a technical leadership role; managing Chemists/ Engineers and Technicians
* Relevant technical experience and knowledge within the building materials, plastics or chemical space
* Project planning and management skills
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Strong leadership and decision making skills
* Ability to travel up to 50%

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled