The Global Innovation Director will be responsible for the developing new material science platforms at the Global Innovation Center (GIC) that are commercialized in partnership with the business units. The GIC serves as the innovation center of excellence and is home of several polymer pilot plant and laboratory capabilities. This player-coach is responsible for transformational R D, new product and process development for the company. He/she will collaborate with numerous business partners to extend Tekni-Plex's current business model and capabilities to new customers, markets, and targets, as well as creating new capabilities for the company that will accelerate future growth. Example products include sustainable food packaging, integrated dispensing solutions, and sealing components. This position will report to the SVP Global Innovation.