Senior R&D Leader | Formulation, Automation, & Materials Science

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Formulation Science within Formulation, Automation & Materials Science, Core R&D is seeking a Senior R&D Leader in Midland, MI. The role provides technical and people leadership for a team that conducts colloid and interfacial science and mechanical dispersion research using both traditional and high throughput methods being a powerhouse for developing new formulation solutions to Dow Businesses. A key component of this role is collaborating with Dow Business R&D partners and cross-functional teams to accelerate the development of new technology across of range of market spaces. This leader also manages the team’s technical portfolio and strategy, including intellectual property and capital planning, to ensure timely value creation through commercialization. The successful candidate must have a strong focus on talent development, safety, diversity & inclusion.  

Key responsibilities: 

• Provide supervision and leadership of direct reports located in Midland; accountable for performance management, team building, reward and recognition, employee development and engagement. 

• Collaborates across Core R&D and businesses to identify and advance strategic R&D initiatives  

• Accelerate innovation by enabling capability development in partnership with the businesses to accelerate innovation

• Oversee implementation and delivery of team’s projects, enabling the successful delivery of project milestones and objectives 

• Drive the communication and documentation of work; internal reports and presentations, external publications and presentations and patent disclosures 

• Support multi-disciplinary project teams to provide solutions for well-defined research problems 

• Define and execute experimental and laboratory capital investment plan 

• Visible advocate for safety, inclusion and diversity 

Required Qualifications: 

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, materials science or related field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of industrial R&D experience with a track record of technical collaboration, delivery and impact 

• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proven ability to communicate effectively cross-functionally and with senior leaders  

• Experience with high throughput research  

Note: Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (