W. L. Gore & Associates · 1 week ago
ELIXIR Strings Business Leader
Maryland, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expW. L. Gore & Associates is seeking an inspiring Business Leader for ELIXIR Strings to guide the business through growth and transformation. This role involves full P&L accountability and leadership across various functions, focusing on strategy, consumer insights, and team development.
Health CareManufacturingMedical Device
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as the overall Business Leader of ELIXIR Strings, with full accountability for business strategy, P&L performance, and culture
Own the ELIXIR Strings Strategic Plan and lead disciplined deployment through clear priorities, an execution cadence, and measurable outcomes
Serve as the primary allocator of capital, talent, and leadership attention across the business; make investment decisions across COGS, SG&A, and capital expenditures aligned to long-term value creation
Diagnose and address root causes of business performance through direct engagement with customers, partners, and Associates, using deep listening and fact-based inquiry
Own the growth agenda, ensuring strategies are grounded in a shared understanding of consumer value, long-term brand strength, and competitive advantage
Define and evolve the product and technology portfolio, including new product development, ensuring alignment with customer value and manufacturing scalability
Set clear expectations for how consumer and market understanding informs business-level decisions, including portfolio strategy, pricing architecture, and go-to-market direction; ensure alignment across Sales, Marketing, R&D, Operations, and Supply Chain on growth priorities and consumer outcomes
Hold the leadership team accountable for translating growth priorities and consumer value into measurable revenue, margin, profitability, and cash performance; balance near-term commitments with longer-term, high-risk/high-reward innovation opportunities
Own associate engagement, talent development, and organizational effectiveness (partnering with HR); build and coach an inclusive team, ensure strong succession, and be visibly present (“gemba leadership”)
Lead execution and continuous improvement through the Gore Business System (KPIs, problem solving, kaizen, strategy deployment); represent ELIXIR Strings externally and across the Gore Enterprise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, business, or related field
Minimum of 5 years experience leading a business, or major business unit with full P&L responsibility
Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional, and global teams
Proven ability to influence and align leaders of leaders across functions and geographies
Strong financial acumen, including portfolio management and investment decision-making
Track record of leading organizational change through influence, listening, and engagement
Experience building external partnerships and managing complex commercial relationships
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Preferred
MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Demonstrated passion for building teams and developing leaders
Demonstrated experience driving growth through consumer or customer insight, whether in B2C, B2B, or hybrid business models with a strong preference for experiencing leading a consumer-facing brand
Experience building organizations that effectively listen to customers and translate insights into action
Familiarity with eCommerce and omnichannel strategies (DTC, distributors, marketplaces)
Experience driving growth in emerging or international markets
Experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment!
Comprehensive total rewards package
Distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan
Potential opportunities for 'profit-sharing'
Company
W. L. Gore & Associates
W. L. Gore & Associates is a global materials science company dedicated to transforming industries and improving lives.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bret Snyder
Chair and CEO
Jack Kramer
Vice President & CTO
Recent News
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2026-01-11
Venture Capital
2026-01-06
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