We’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys figuring things out - someone who is curious, willing to test ideas, talk to customers early, and help us separate the winners from the nice-to-have ideas. This role sits inside our Performance Materials team and will partner directly with a technical lead to take early-stage opportunities from rough concept through the Stage Gate process and toward commercialization. This is a hands-on role, not a desk-only strategy job. You will spend time with customers, observe how they work, ask questions, and help us learn quickly what matters and what doesn’t. You’ll also help us make smarter choices about where to invest our time and where to say “not worth it.” If you like building something from the ground up, enjoy ambiguity, and don’t need every detail perfectly defined before you move forward, you’ll do well here. This role may be classified at either the Manager or Director level depending on the experience and capability of the selected candidate. The responsibilities below reflect the full scope of the role; some elements may be emphasized more heavily at the Director level.