Head of R&D

Job Description

The Head of R&D will lead and coordinate all R&D efforts of the group and is pivotal for driving innovation and advancing technological capabilities. As member of the division management and a direct reporting line to the CEO, this person will manage:

• Strategic and operational management of the R&D center with complete responsibility for budget and results
• A multidisciplinary R&D team of mechanical, electrical, hardware and software teams
• Analyzing new, innovative technologies and assessing their applicability in the industry
• Definition of the development roadmap in close collaboration with Product Management
• Steering of all development projects worldwide from the idea up to the market readiness under consideration of the critical time to market and budget targets
• Securing the technological know-how within the group through detailed documentation and appropriate training and education measures
• Close collaboration with internal as well as external stakeholders
• Responsibility for patents and certifications
• Continuous improvement of the R&D processes