Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
CC
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM)
R&D Manager - EPDM Membranes
Career Insights for Research and Development Manager
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Pennsylvania data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Research and Development Manager is responsible for day-to-day management their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the department meet the organization's objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.
$173,490 / year median in Pennsylvania
-4% projected decline
Job Description
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is the market leader in single-ply commercial roofing systems, delivering innovative products that protect the buildings where people work, learn, heal, and live. We're seeking an experienced R&D Manager - EPDM Membranes to lead the technical strategy and innovation roadmap for our industry-leading product portfolio. In this high-impact leadership role, you'll oversee a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and process engineers responsible for advancing EPDM membrane technology from concept through commercial launch. You'll drive product innovation, manage the R&D portfolio, establish technical priorities, and collaborate with Manufacturing, Product Management, Marketing, Quality, and Business Leadership to translate scientific breakthroughs into market-leading solutions. You'll lead the development of next-generation EPDM formulations, optimize manufacturing processes, guide pilot and plant-scale commercialization efforts, and ensure products meet the highest standards for quality, durability, and code compliance. This role also provides the opportunity to represent Carlisle within industry organizations, influence technical standards, and build strategic partnerships with suppliers, universities, and external laboratories.