Business Manager, Corning Bendable Glass

Date: Apr 17, 2026

Location: Corning, NY, US, 14831

Company: Corning

Requisition Number: 74305

The company built on breakthroughs.

Join us.

Corning is one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of space, our technologies push the boundaries of what’s possible.

How do we do this? With our people. They break through limitations and expectations – not once in a career, but every day. They help move our company, and the world, forward.

At Corning, there are endless possibilities for making an impact. You can help connect the unconnected, drive the future of automobiles, transform at-home entertainment, and ensure the delivery of lifesaving medicines. And so much more.

Come break through with us.

Corning’s businesses are ever-evolving to best serve our customers, industries, and consumers. Today, we accelerate and transform life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display, automotive, and solar markets. We are changing the world with:

• Trusted products that accelerate drug discovery, development, and delivery to save lives
• Damage-resistant cover glass to enhance the devices that keep us connected
• Optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions to carry information and ideas at the speed of light
• Precision glass for advanced displays to deliver richer experiences
• Auto glass and ceramics to drive cleaner, safer, and smarter transportation
• Solar polysilicon, wafers, and innovative photovoltaic modules, enabling low-cost solar energy solutions

Why This Role Matters

Corning Bendable Glass (CBG) is a strategic growth platform within Corning’s Gorilla Glass business, enabling next‑generation device form factors for the world’s leading OEMs. As Business Manager, you will own the commercial success and scaling of the Bendable Glass product line, setting customer and product strategy, driving execution from development through ramp, and translating breakthrough technology into sustained revenue and profit.

This role has end‑to‑end ownership of the business, deep engagement with global customers, and direct responsibility for product direction, pricing, investment decisions, and overall P&L performance.

What You Will Do

• Lead the Bendable Glass product lines , with full accountability for commercial strategy, execution, and results
• Deliver product line plans clearly articulating the market environment, competitive position, differentiation strategy, technology roadmap, manufacturing capabilities, and financial outcomes
• Set customer and product strategy , including product line planning, roadmaps, and design‑in wins at strategic OEMs in partnership with account teams
• Drive product development, launch, and scale‑up , collaborating with research, development, engineering, manufacturing, and account teams
• Own commercial execution , including pricing strategy, quoting, customer negotiations, and P&L performance in consultation with cross-functional roles
• Interface directly with global customers and account teams across Asia and the U.S. to accelerate market adoption
• Oversee financials, governance, legal, and supply chain workstreams to ensure disciplined execution
• Track critical milestones, drive cost improvement initiatives, and product line performance
• Communicate clearly and effectively with senior leadership and key stakeholders on progress, risks, and opportunities
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team , including assistant product line managers, through coaching and mentorship
• Represent at industry events and conferences , influencing customers and partners at all levels

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred
• Significant experience in commercial and product management roles; materials, glass, or high‑tech manufacturing preferred
• Demonstrated success leading product development and commercialization programs
• Experience managing global customers and cross‑regional teams
• Exposure to strategic agreements/partnerships and contracts is a plus
• International experience strongly preferred

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

The range for this position is $177,507.00 - $244,073.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

A job that shapes a life.

Corning offers you the total package.

Your well-being is our priority. Our compensation and benefits package supports your health and wellness, financial aspirations, and career from day one.

• Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives align with key business results and ensure you are rewarded when the company performs well. When Corning wins, we all win.
• As part of our commitment to your financial well-being, we provide a 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions that grow throughout your career. Combined with matching contributions to your 401(k) savings plan, Corning’s total contributions to your retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of your pay, depending on your age and years of service.
• Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, family building support, fitness, company-paid life insurance, disability, disease management programs, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your family.
• Getting paid for our work is important, but feeling appreciated and recognized for those contributions motivates us much more. That’s why Corning offers a recognition program to celebrate successes and reward colleagues who make exceptional contributions.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Corning is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and considers requests for reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws. Individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs may request reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other benefits and privileges of employment. To submit a request for reasonable accommodation related to disability or religion, please contact us at [email protected].

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