R&D Associate Director - Brita at The Clorox Company
Pleasanton, CA 94566
About the Job
Clorox is the place that’s committed to growth – for our people and our brands
Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates
Join our team
#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:As the Head of R&D for the Brita business unit (BU), this position is responsible for the execution excellence of R&D efforts to serve the BU goals and strategy
This leader sits on the Brita cross-functional Leadership Team responsible for delivering the annual financial goals and development of the long-range plan
The role will collaborate with cross-functional peers to develop and drive the innovation pipeline, ensure sufficiency, and partner with Supply Chain to execute new launches with excellence
This role is fast-paced, exciting, and integral to the brand’s growth objectives
About Brita: Brita is a leader in water filtration and has been in operation for over 50 years. The brand offers a wide range of water filtration products, including pitchers, dispensers, faucet filters, and water bottles
The Brita business has a strong focus on sustainability, enabling consumers to enjoy their local tap water and avoiding the plastic waste associated with bottled water consumption
As part of the ‘Care & Connect’ group of brands in the Clorox Company portfolio, Brita’s role is to aggressively drive growth by increasing household penetration of filtered water solutions
Position manages 11 people across the R&D organization including product, process, and packaging, and reports to the VP & GM of the Brita Business Unit.Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience is a must.In this role, you will:Be accountable for Business Unit goals and objectives, working collaboratively on LT to build and deliver short- and long-term plans.Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of innovation and margin enhancement initiatives. Incorporate growth stack and digital innovation tools.Ensure all aspects of products (quality, regulatory, etc) are met through both the base renovation and innovation plan. Make certain there is a right level of technical rigor to ensure execution with excellence.Build a culture of inclusivity while inspiring and driving engagement in a high-performing R&D team, while holding them accountable to business results and cross-functional collaboration. Adopt enterprise transformation capabilities appropriately into the BU to strengthen digital capabilities, consumer focus, and growth mindset.What we look for:BS Engineering or relevant advanced science degree12+ years experience in CPG or combination of CPG and comparable industry experience5+ years experience leading teams and managing peopleExperience across Product, Process and Packaging innovationDemonstrated ability to build a pipeline of innovation that delivers against goalsUnderstanding of the supply chain and track record of leading successful scale up of innovationsExperience in working with Leading Edge Retailers to sell in innovationDemonstrated ability to influence the business direction with Sr
LeadersDesign to Value experience is a plusWorkplace type:Hybrid: This position will be onsite 3 days a week in the Pleasanton, CA office and will work remotely 2 days.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.–Zone A: $144,200 - $289,900–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600All 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.SummaryLocation: Pleasanton, CA - USAType: Full time
Guided by our purpose and values, and with people at the center of everything we do, we believe every one of us can make a positive impact on consumers, communities, and teammates
Join our team
#CloroxIsThePlaceYour role at Clorox:As the Head of R&D for the Brita business unit (BU), this position is responsible for the execution excellence of R&D efforts to serve the BU goals and strategy
This leader sits on the Brita cross-functional Leadership Team responsible for delivering the annual financial goals and development of the long-range plan
The role will collaborate with cross-functional peers to develop and drive the innovation pipeline, ensure sufficiency, and partner with Supply Chain to execute new launches with excellence
This role is fast-paced, exciting, and integral to the brand’s growth objectives
About Brita: Brita is a leader in water filtration and has been in operation for over 50 years. The brand offers a wide range of water filtration products, including pitchers, dispensers, faucet filters, and water bottles
The Brita business has a strong focus on sustainability, enabling consumers to enjoy their local tap water and avoiding the plastic waste associated with bottled water consumption
As part of the ‘Care & Connect’ group of brands in the Clorox Company portfolio, Brita’s role is to aggressively drive growth by increasing household penetration of filtered water solutions
Position manages 11 people across the R&D organization including product, process, and packaging, and reports to the VP & GM of the Brita Business Unit.Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry experience is a must.In this role, you will:Be accountable for Business Unit goals and objectives, working collaboratively on LT to build and deliver short- and long-term plans.Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of innovation and margin enhancement initiatives. Incorporate growth stack and digital innovation tools.Ensure all aspects of products (quality, regulatory, etc) are met through both the base renovation and innovation plan. Make certain there is a right level of technical rigor to ensure execution with excellence.Build a culture of inclusivity while inspiring and driving engagement in a high-performing R&D team, while holding them accountable to business results and cross-functional collaboration. Adopt enterprise transformation capabilities appropriately into the BU to strengthen digital capabilities, consumer focus, and growth mindset.What we look for:BS Engineering or relevant advanced science degree12+ years experience in CPG or combination of CPG and comparable industry experience5+ years experience leading teams and managing peopleExperience across Product, Process and Packaging innovationDemonstrated ability to build a pipeline of innovation that delivers against goalsUnderstanding of the supply chain and track record of leading successful scale up of innovationsExperience in working with Leading Edge Retailers to sell in innovationDemonstrated ability to influence the business direction with Sr
LeadersDesign to Value experience is a plusWorkplace type:Hybrid: This position will be onsite 3 days a week in the Pleasanton, CA office and will work remotely 2 days.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.–Zone A: $144,200 - $289,900–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600All 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.SummaryLocation: Pleasanton, CA - USAType: Full time
