Manager, R&D - SC Johnson Healthier World Initiative

SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid®, Glade®, Ziploc® and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a member of the Healthier World Initiative, you will be working every day for a healthier, more sustainable world. Our mission is to prevent insect borne disease among the world’s most vulnerable. We aim to provide public health products that are effective, safe, and economically sustainable at scale. The efforts of this initiative have resulted in a World Health Organization policy recommendation for spatial emanators as a new product class for malaria prevention, the first such new class in decades, and in securing pre-qualification listings for two SCJ products. As a result, we are at an inflection point that marks the opportunity for making transformational impact. The R&D Manager position will play a leadership role in this next phase of growth. While the core elements of people, new product development, and business continuity management will be familiar, this role will provide an opportunity to contribute broadly to the mission and strategic direction of the broader initiative team as a technical, operational, and strategic thought leader.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve the SCJ Healthier World Initiative Strategic Framework objective to prevent insect borne disease for 200M people cumulatively by FY30. This will be accomplished by developing the products, supply chain, policy environment, & markets needed to reach the most at-risk communities.

• People leadership of an exemplary team of approximately 5 interdisciplinary individuals

• Ensure End-to-End delivery, from scoping to start-up, of the new product development process. Guiding the team through the NPD Process, ensuring deliverables, success criteria, timing, and risk mitigation are clear and well executed. Driving integration with cross functional regional execution to ensure meeting delivery commitments

• Organize & be accountable for non-E2E initiatives that advance scientific knowledge & technical rigor of our products & processes

• Integrate R&D resources into initiatives related to achieving product registrations, maintaining WHO and regulatory compliance, enhancing sustainability & product stewardship, optimizing costs, and ensuring supply chain resiliency

• Applying business acumen to understand key customer & market dynamics and developing technical plans that support initiative strategy & results

• Drive engagement & communication across a wide range of cross-functional internal and external stakeholders

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in related fields

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Demonstrated excellence in leading teams in complex projects or programs that resulted in the development and commercialization of new product launches. From the front end of ideation, user centered design, technical validation, installation of new equipment, qualification & validation testing, and production start-up

• Experienced, with a track record of success, in working in highly regulated categories that involve the registration with government authorities of active substances and/or end use products

• Technical breadth in research & product development skill adjacencies, such as competitive and IP landscaping, protecting IP through patents, sustainability, leveraging external partnerships, and working with common types of legal agreements

• Demonstrates enterprise thinking, acting in the best interests of the broader organization, beyond their immediate team or function; excited to wear as many hats as it takes to create progress

• Experience and acumen in working through partners, such as contract research organizations, external innovation firms, or suppliers, to extend the competencies of the internal organization

• Enthusiasm for seeking out and applying new technical tools and capabilities to find better and more efficient ways of achieving success

• Embodies & cultivates a winning team and a winning culture

• Acts like an owner – demonstrates a high degree of personal ownership: self-driven, proactive, and accountable for outcomes

• Connects across boundaries – builds strong relationships with stakeholders in multiple organizations, functions, geographies, and levels to drive shared outcomes

• Leads through influence – uses personal credibility, strategic insight, and confident communication to influence without authority. Embraces ambiguity, creates clarity, and owns the decision space to move initiatives forward

• Thrives in dynamic environments – Adapts quickly to shifting priorities and evolving contexts to  shape the future through action.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to travel internationally, including Europe, LATAM, Africa, and Southeast Asia, approximately 10% travel

• Full-time role at Sam’s campus, Mt. Pleasant, WI

• Ability to lift 10 – 40 pounds

• This role is eligible for domestic relocation

• Remote work is available once per week for eligible employees

BENEFITS AND PERKS

SC Johnson’s total compensation packages are at or above industry levels. In addition to salary, total packages may include bonuses, long-term incentives, matching 401(k) contributions and profit sharing based on company profitability, job level and years of service. As a family company, we’re committed to providing benefits such as subsidized health care plans, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible work arrangements, vacation purchase options, recreation and fitness centers, childcare, counseling services and more.

Inclusion & Diversity

We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.

We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at https://jobs.scjohnson.com/inclusion.

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.