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Your role at Clorox:

As the R&D Associate Director, Innovation Accelerator, you will be responsible for driving strategic innovation accelerator projects, by identifying white space opportunities and enabling technologies, leading discoveries with consumer & customer-forward big ideas and collaborating with cross-functional innovation internal and external partners.

Exciting opportunity to join the Innovation Accelerator team and impact all Business Units’ innovation funnel, capabilities, and future growth trajectory.

This hybrid position can be based in Pleasanton, CA; Durham, NC; or Willowbrook, IL

In this role, you will:

• Lead and execute technical learning plans to ideate, prototype, and launch innovative products and services.

• Collaborate with BU Studios to align innovation efforts with business goals.

• Foster a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the CIA team.

• Analyze technology, competitive landscape and consumer trends to identify new opportunities for innovation.

• Oversee the budget, resources, and timelines for innovation projects.

• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry thought leaders.

• Communicate progress and results of innovation initiatives to stakeholders at all levels.

• Utilize cutting edge AI tools to Identify new product ideas based on trends, consumer tensions and needs.

• Develop new product and package ideas and utilize prototyping (physical or virtual), proof of concept models, MVPs and other agile tools to gain consumer feedback.

• Partner with BU, internal and external experts to assess feasibility of new claims, products and packaging ideas, with a broad view of pushing what is possible to meet consumer needs.

• Develop technical expertise in the categories of the relevant BUs, including competitive assessment, technology product and package trends, manufacturing and supplier assessments, consumer and customers/channel opportunities.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field (Engineering, Chemistry, Materials, or similar)

• Minimum of 10 years R&D experience in the packaged goods industry, experience in front-end innovation desired

• Track record of thinking-out-of-the-box, driving innovation and launching successful initiatives; Digitally Savvy and proficient in design thinking and agile methodologies

• Strong analytical skills and data-driven mindset

• Ability to influence leadership, demonstrated through ability to advance ideas for recommendations to GMs and other stakeholders

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer behaviors to identify future possibilities and translate them into executable, breakthrough strategies in the Cleaning, Beauty or Food segments

• Leverage data to be able to inform decision-making and refine innovation strategies based on real-world feedback and performance metrics

• Experience with agile or lean development tools, process and/or concepts to enable faster, leaner, and consumer-obsessed teams that increase speed of outcomes

• Generate original and novel ideas that meet consumer needs and stand out from competitors in current, adjacent, and new categories

• Ability to work across varied functions and roles across different business units to drive results and influence decision-making

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal) and presentation skills, with ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to both internal and external stakeholders

Workplace type:

Hybrid: This role will work 3 days onsite and 2 days remotely.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a non-stop drive to keep growing and learning.

At Clorox, we have a Culture of Inclusion. We believe our values-based culture connects to our purpose and helps our people be the best versions of themselves, professionally and personally. This means building a workplace where every person can feel respected, valued, and fully able to participate in our Clorox community. Learn more about our I&D program & initiatives here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

[U.S.]Additional Information:

At Clorox, we champion people to be well and thrive, starting with our own people. To help make this possible, we offer comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company match, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays depending on location), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are transparent with current and future teammates about our full salary ranges. We use broad salary ranges that reflect the competitive market for similar jobs, provide sufficient opportunity for growth as you gain experience and expand responsibilities, while also allowing for differentiation based on performance. Based on the breadth of our ranges, most new hires will start at Clorox in the first half of the applicable range. Your starting pay will depend on job-related factors, including relevant skills, knowledge, experience and location. The applicable salary range for every role in the U.S. is based on your work location and is aligned to one of three zones according to the cost of labor in your area.

–Zone A: $144,200 - $289,900

–Zone B: $132,200 - $265,700

–Zone C: $120,200 - $241,600

All ranges are subject to change in the future. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

This job is also eligible for participation in Clorox’s incentive plans, subject to the terms of the applicable plan documents and policies.

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Who we are.

We champion people to be well and thrive every single day. We’re proud to be in every corner of homes, schools, and offices—making daily life simpler and easier through our beloved brands. Working with us, you’ll join a team of passionate problem solvers and relentless innovators fueled by curiosity, growth, and progress. We relish taking on new, interesting challenges that allow our people to collaborate and thrive at work. And most importantly, we care about each other as multifaceted, whole humans. Join us as we reimagine what’s possible and work with purpose to make a difference in the world.

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Doing the right thing is the compass that guides every decision we make—and we’re proud to be globally recognized and awarded for our continuous corporate responsibility efforts. Clorox is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment. The Clorox Company and its Foundation prioritize giving back to the communities we call home and contribute millions annually in combined cash grants, product donations, and cause-marketing. For more information, visit TheCloroxCompany.com and follow us on social media at @CloroxCo.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity.

We seek out and celebrate diverse backgrounds and experiences. We’re always looking for fresh perspectives, a desire to bring your best, and a nonstop drive to keep growing and learning. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship (IDEA) journey here (https://www.thecloroxcompany.com/company/idea/) .

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