Global Innovation Leader, Gore Performance Solutions W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. United States, Delaware, ark 555 Paper Mill Road (Show on map) Aug 29, 2026 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
Required Qualifications
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
Desired Qualifications
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 What We Offer Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for "profit-sharing". Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.