Innovation and Business Development Intrapreneur

About the Role: We are looking for a Innovation and Business Development Intrapreneur to join our Gore Incubator team. In this role, the Innovation and Business Development Intrapreneur will champion the development of new materials, technology and ideas through the seed/early stage and pilot scale manufacturing to enable new ventures, products, and businesses that fold into our operating companies or into Gore Ventures. Success in the commitment will require leveraging lean innovation processes, cultivating a strong understanding of Gore's new materials technologies and its key properties/capabilities, developing relationships with customers and key opinion leaders, and integrating both internal and external resources.

This role will be located at our facility in Elkton, Maryland, or any of our facilities in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Pay and Benefits:

• $175,000 - $208,000 per year
• Roles above $150k are eligible for the variable pay program each fiscal year, based on defined business performance metrics.
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or business fields
• Minimum of 5 years of experience demonstrating the ability to successfully lead cross-functional teams as a product specialist / business leader / product manager; with a minimum 2 years experience in the medical or sustainability markets
• Proven track record of creating business value across all phases of the product lifecycle (idea to commercialization)
• Experience in identification, critical evaluation (financial and business model) and validation of attractive business opportunities using established frameworks, such as lean start up, to quickly and efficiently develop new viable businesses
• Proven and consistent track record of connecting materials and technology solutions with solving customer problems to create new products and/or businesses
• Ability to actively demonstrate Gore's guiding principles and foster an environment of inclusion, authenticity, and humility
• Ability to communicate directly and effectively with Associates to resolve challenges regardless of their role or difference of opinion
• Ability to travel 25-50%

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD, MBA) in the engineering, science, or business fields
• Strong background in material science with experience in guiding direction of technology development and its application

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

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered 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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact