Global Market Development Leader-Thermal Industrial

Global Market Development Leader – Thermal Industrial

About Arclin

You can find Arclin everywhere. Our technologies make homes and transportation safer, help crops flourish, keep water clean, protect first responders and members of the military, and preserve the purity of essential pharmaceuticals. These vital, everyday products can't fail, and we’re here to give the world an extra layer of performance and peace of mind.

With ~4,000 team members across more than 30 global manufacturing facilities, we operate with the scale to make a global impact and the agility to solve complex challenges at the molecular level. Rooted in scientific discovery and innovation, Arclin’s materials redefine performance across industries - from Firepoint®’s patented intumescent technology that helps stall flames and save lives to the iconic Kevlar® and Nomex® brands trusted to protect those who serve, strengthen aerospace and industrial systems, and perform where reliability and safety are top of mind.

As we expand our mission-critical materials portfolio and shape the next era of performance technologies, we’re looking for people who want to grow, lead, and solve the challenges others can’t. Together, we’ll advance the innovations that keep the world moving. Because at Arclin, our people are truly Vital Beyond Measure.

About the Role

The Nomex® and Kevlar® Personal Protection business is seeking a motivated Global Market Development Leader – Thermal Industrial to support a critical segment of our global portfolio. The Nomex® and Kevlar® Personal Protection business is a global industry leader providing high-performance solutions that protect workers across industries including oil & gas, chemical manufacturing, utilities, emergency response, and military applications.

Within this context, this role plays a pivotal part in shaping the future of the Thermal Industrial segment by identifying market needs, driving innovation, and leading new product development from concept through commercialization.

This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection of market strategy, product development, and cross-functional execution, operating globally and partnering across technical, product, supply chain, and commercial teams to bring new solutions to market. Success in this role requires the ability to translate complex technical concepts into commercially viable solutions while leading initiatives across a global, matrixed organization.

What You Will Do

• Own and help shape the global market strategy for the Thermal Industrial segment
• Identify unmet customer needs and translate them into product and application opportunities
• Lead end-to-end innovation projects, driving new product development from concept through commercialization (typically 9–18+ month cycles)
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, commercially relevant value propositions for internal and external stakeholders
• Partner directly with customer product development teams to identify needs and co-develop new solutions
• Define product requirements and collaborate with technical, product management, and supply chain teams to deliver new solutions
• Drive alignment between customer needs, technical feasibility, and business objectives throughout the development lifecycle
• Lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders across a global, matrixed organization
• Develop and support go-to-market strategies in partnership with marketing and commercial teams
• Engage with customers and partners to validate product concepts, define specifications, and guide development priorities
• Transition launched products to the commercial team to drive adoption and growth
• Maintain a strong understanding of global market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs
• Support pricing strategy, business case development, and financial evaluation of growth opportunities

What This Role Is

• A blend of strategy and execution
• Focused on innovation pipeline ownership
• A global-facing role with cross-regional collaboration
• A role centered on leading initiatives end-to-end through collaboration and influence

What We’re Looking For

Core Experience

• Experience in market development, product strategy, innovation, or business development roles
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, technical, or product-driven en