Wandylis Vargas Irizarry
About Wandylis Vargas Irizarry
Wandylis Vargas Irizarry is the Director of Global Always R&D at Procter & Gamble, with over 15 years of experience in R&D and product design. She has a background in Chemical Engineering and has held various roles at Procter & Gamble, contributing to the growth and innovation of the company's brands.
Current Position
Wandylis Vargas Irizarry currently serves as the Director Global Always R&D at Procter & Gamble. In this role, she leads efforts to drive innovation and excellence in research and development within the feminine care category.
Career Progression at Procter & Gamble
Wandylis Vargas Irizarry held several notable positions at Procter & Gamble. She started as a Product Development R&D Engineer from 2009 to 2014. She then served as a Senior R&D Global Platform Product Designer for Always/Whisper for two years, followed by her role as Senior Innovation Strategy Manager, Products Research for Personal Healthcare International from 2016 to 2020. She advanced to the position of Group Head R&D FemCare Naturals North America, where she worked from 2020 to 2021, and then to Group Head Always North America R&D from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, she briefly held the title of Group Head Global Always R&D before being promoted to her current position.
Previous Industry Experience
Before joining Procter & Gamble, Wandylis Vargas Irizarry gathered valuable industry experience through various internships. She worked as a Quality Engineering Intern at Eli Lilly and Company for four months in 2008 in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Earlier, she interned at Eastman Chemical Company in the Acetate Processing Department for four months in 2006 in Kingsport, TN. Additionally, she contributed as a Pharmaceutical Engineering Researcher at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ in 2006.
Educational Background
Wandylis Vargas Irizarry holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez, which she achieved between 2003 and 2009. Her educational background laid a solid foundation for her career in research and development.
Skills and Expertise
With over 15 years of experience in R&D and product design, Wandylis Vargas Irizarry excels at integrated product development and category insights. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she effectively leads cross-functional teams in global settings. Her focus on consumer-centric solutions contributes to the growth and competitive advantage of Procter & Gamble’s brands.