Director of R&D, Product and Claims Development

For over eighty years, Barr Brands has been at the forefront of the home improvement and household care industry, consistently responding to the evolving needs of homeowners and professionals alike. By skillfully blending advanced technology with consumer insights, Barr Brands is committed to enhancing both home environments and personal well-being. Our commitment to transformative innovation ensures that our products not only work effectively but also simplify tasks, establishing Barr Brands as a leader in numerous specialized market segments.

Recognized as an industry authority, Barr Brands boasts a portfolio of category-defining brands including DAMPRID, GOOF OFF, HOME ARMOR, MOLD ARMOR, MICROBAN 24 HOUR, SPRAY & FORGET, KLEANSTRIP, and JASCO. Discover more about our legacy of excellence and innovation at

Located in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, Barr Brands benefits from the city’s rich cultural heritage and dynamic spirit—an character so captivating that ’Memphis’ is mentioned in more song lyrics than any other place on Earth. Strategically positioned on the Mississippi River in Tennessee’s southwest corner, Memphis serves as a pivotal hub, drawing a diverse population from the Delta, Mississippi, Arkansas, West Tennessee, northern Alabama, and Missouri.

Renowned for its nearly endless springs and falls, Memphis boasts 64% sunny days, surpassing even Jacksonville, FL. With an average annual temperature of 62°F and a pleasant summer average of 82.5°F in July, the city offers a myriad of activities year-round. Moreover, the cost of living in Memphis is 14% lower than the national average, according to the quarterly ACCRA index, making it an attractive place to live and work.

• Memphis Convention and Visitors Bureau
• Memphis Chamber of Commerce

The Director of New Product and Claims Development serves as the bridge between science and strategy—including technical expertise, consumer insight, and business acumen to deliver innovation that drives growth.

Leads product development efforts that deliver innovative new Barr products and line extensions with clear competitive advantages, achieving cost, quality, and timing targets. Ensures the team applies sound scientific principles and develops the technical capabilities needed to meet current and future innovation pipeline needs.

Manages the upstream (“fuzzy front end”) innovation pipeline, including project list and corresponding budgets, to support ongoing product research and development. Partners closely with Marketing Innovation to define project criteria, advance concepts through the Barr Stage Gate process, and ensure projects are completed on time, on budget, and to defined technical standards. Oversees the new product innovation portion of the annual R&D budget and tracks associated expenses.

Oversees product and formulation development to meet consumer, regulatory, brand, and manufacturing requirements. Directs the design of test protocols for new products, raw materials, laboratory batches, product claims support/validation, and competitive benchmarking.

Partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, and Operations to ensure technical strategies support brand and business objectives. Contributes to new product marketing and sales strategies through development of product demos, claims support, and participation in key customer presentations and line reviews.

Supports scale-up and commercialization efforts by collaborating with Manufacturing and Quality teams to develop and validate production processes that maintain product integrity and efficiency.

Drives continuous innovation pipeline replenishment, in partnership with the Director of Marketing Innovation, identifying new technologies, materials, or concepts that align with both near- and long-term business growth goals.

Leads, develops, and mentors the Product Design team, providing clear direction, coaching, and technical guidance. Builds a high-performing team by fostering technical excellence, commercial awareness, and continuous improvement in process and capability.

Collaborates with the Director of Life Cycle Management to address…