Vice President, R&D

The Clorox Company

Vice President, R&D leading innovation capabilities for Clorox's Care & Connection business. Overseeing R&D team and partnering with commercial units to improve innovation strategies.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timePleasanton • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and lead end to end R&D Technical Innovation Capability across C&C translating enterprise and BU priorities into integrated discovery, innovation, and core/operations capability roadmaps that enable the delivery of clearly superior products from early research through launch and lifecycle optimization.
Define and execute end to end R&D strategy across 2 business units , partner directly with General Manager to translate BU priorities into integrated discovery, innovation, and core/operations roadmaps that deliver differentiated products from early research through launch and lifecycle optimization.
Develops and coaches senior R&D leaders in C&C to build scalable innovation capabilities, embedding leading practices, advanced tools, and modern ways of working to accelerate impact, quality, and consistency across the enterprise.
Provide deep technical expertise and technology leadership , to connect emerging technology trends to BU growth strategies and innovation agendas.
Lead a diverse, multilayered R&D organization spanning Directors, Associate Directors, Managers, Principal Scientists, SMEs, and Individual Contributors across formulation, packaging, process—ensuring clear role accountability, talent development, and succession readiness.
Partner and influence at the enterprise level , collaborating closely with commercial (Marketing, Sales, Insights) to improve innovation capability that delivers sustained business value.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related field
Master’s Degree or higher preferred
15+ years of leadership experience in R&D within the Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry preferred including Second Level Management
Ability to effectively lead and motivate teams across a variety of functional roles
Experience developing and leading deep technical product/process/packaging plans and aligning business strategy and technology delivery
Demonstrated experience in developing digital/AI capabilities for R&D
Proven change agent and a strong strategic thinker capable of influencing and driving positive transformation within and across functions
Track record of clear communication and collaboration with senior leadership stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Consumer Centric and Innovative Leader with accomplishments establishing and driving Innovation Roadmaps and leading successful product development from ideation through market launch
Strong analytical ability, capable of navigating complex challenges and transforming insights into actionable, innovative product strategies
Exceptional leadership and talent-building ability, capable of creating, developing, and motivating a high-performing R&D team
Transformational leader who brings diversity of thought, capable of leading conversations with both internal teams and external partners to drive strategic business plans forward

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Generous 401(k) program in the US and similar programs in international
Health benefits and programs that support both your physical and mental well-being
Flexible work environment, depending on your role
Meaningful opportunities to keep learning and growing
Half-day Fridays, depending on your location

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Hard Skills & Tools

R&D strategyinnovation capabilitytechnical product developmentpackaging plansdigital capabilitiesAI capabilitiesproduct lifecycle optimizationformulationprocess engineeringdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipteam motivationstrategic thinkingcommunicationcollaborationchange managementanalytical abilitytalent developmentinfluenceinnovation leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degree