Global Innovation Leader, Gore Solutions

About Gore Performance Solutions Gore Performance Solutions is one of the operating companies of W. L. Gore & Associates, a global materials science enterprise founded in 1958 with more than 12,000 Associates and manufacturing operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia. The OpCo builds the advanced materials and engineered products that keep critical systems performing in the most demanding environments — from automotive and aerospace platforms to electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial processing, and clean energy.

Operating with its own strategy, P&L, and leadership team, Gore Performance Solutions pairs the agility of a focused business with the depth of Gore's enterprise research and core technology capability. About Gore Performance Solutions Gore Performance Solutions is one of the operating companies of W. L. Gore & Associates, a global materials science enterprise founded in 1958 with more than 12,000 Associates and manufacturing operations across the United States, Europe, and Asia.

The OpCo builds the advanced materials and engineered products that keep critical systems performing in the most demanding environments — from automotive and aerospace platforms to electronics, semiconductor manufacturing, industrial processing, and clean energy.

Operating with its own strategy, P&L, and leadership team, Gore Performance Solutions pairs the agility of a focused business with the depth of Gore's enterprise research and core technology capability. About The Role We are seeking a visionary Global Innovation Leader to lead breakthrough innovation, advanced material technology development, and strategic technical growth across Gore Performance Solutions. This leader will define and execute an enterprise-wide innovation strategy supporting Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Semiconductor, and Industrial markets. The strategic, high energy partner will drive GPS operating company technologies into the future partnering with key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a long-term innovation strategy aligned with growth objectives
• Drive development of next-generation materials, technologies, and platform capabilities
• Lead exploration, incubation, and commercialization of breakthrough innovations
• Serve as a strategic technical partner to key customers and external stakeholders
• Is a member of the Gore Performance Solutions Leadership Team
• Steward innovation and R&D investments to maximize business value
• Champion enterprise intellectual property strategy and technology differentiation
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team of scientists, engineers, and innovators
• Implement the Gore Business System throughout the Innovation function to accelerate development cycles and bring products & solutions faster to markets & customers

• Advanced degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Physics, Chemistry, or related field
• 15 years leading innovation, R&D, advanced technology, or product development organizations
• Demonstrated success commercializing breakthrough technologies and materials
• Proven leadership across global organizations and multiple geographies
• Strong business acumen and customer-focused innovation mindset

• Experience across Automotive, Aerospace & Defense, Electronics, Semiconductor, and Industrial markets
• Expertise in advanced materials, membranes, polymers, fibers, filtration, or related technologies
• Strong patent, publication, or technology commercialization record