Building Science Group Leader

This position may be based in either Northborough, Massachusetts or Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Saint-Gobain is seeking a Building Science Group Leader to join their building science organization. This role is responsible for managing technical staff and developing impactful collaborations with Saint-Gobain construction product businesses and external partners. The ideal candidate will bring a strong customer‑centric mindset and drive to make an impact, expertise in building science, and a passion for team development.

• Meet with external customers and key stakeholders across the Saint‑Gobain businesses and central functions on a regular basis and identify areas where building science expertise can make an impact.
• Strategize and plan projects or programs in collaboration with team and stakeholders. Projects and programs are inclusive of building science engineering services to customers, technical marketing analyses, internal & external training, system‑focused research & development programs, and leverage external expertise as relevant.
• Manage budget and resources and ensure successful execution of projects and programs.
• Continuously assess the value of the team’s portfolio and adjust / pivot as necessary to maximize impact to customers and to the organization.
• Review activity with senior management and leverage insights to inform team and portfolio strategy.

• Directly manage a team of 3‑6 technical staff with a diverse range of building science expertise
• Identify critical competency gaps and launch development programs, and/or hire resources to address them.
• Develop self and team members to full potential.

• Lead small‑ and large‑scale projects that can involve external customers, multiple businesses and functions.
• Contribute technically to projects in building envelope hygrothermal performance and other areas of expertise.

• Maintain a strong network with the North American building science community. Leverage external community to advance projects, develop best practices, and identify talents for recruitment purposes.
• Strong customer‑centric mindset with a proven ability to translate customer and stakeholder needs into actionable insights driving team strategy and projects/programs.
• Ability to successfully interact with customers, sales and marketing functions, technical experts, executives and technicians.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills – able to translate complex data & insights into compelling narratives for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Demonstrated tough mindedness and ability to drive results in a complex matrix environment.
• Agile mindset and ability to pivot quickly to focus self and resources on activity that drives the most value.

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 18 years of experience or master’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of experience or PhD with minimum 9 years of experience. Degree in Building Science, Architectural Engineering, Architecture, Engineering or related field. Experience preferably in building products, building science consulting, applied building science research, construction or related industries.

• 5+ years of hands‑on building science experience required.
• 5+ years of direct management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of commercial and residential construction, and of the code framework required.
• Broad knowledge of the following building science disciplines: acoustics, passive fire protection, day lighting and demonstrated expertise in hygrothermal performance and envelope design required. Demonstrated expertise in another area is a plus.

Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer…