Your Tasks
- oversees the planning, execution, and completion of R&D projects, ensuring that timelines, budgets, and objectives are met,
- leads the development of new products or the enhancement of existing ones by fostering innovation and creative problem-solving within the team,
- implements process improvements in the R&D department to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and increase innovation capacity,
- creates prototypes, runs trials, and optimizes products before serial production,
- works closely with cross-functional teams, such as marketing, operations, and production, to ensure the smooth transition of products from development to market,
- manages resources, including personnel, equipment, and budget, to maximize efficiency and effectiveness,
- leads, mentors, and supports the R&D team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance,
- oversees the proper documentation of research activities, including patents, product certifications, and technical reports, to protect intellectual property and ensure regulatory compliance.
Your Skills
- technical expertise: deep understanding of the scientific or technical field related to the company’s products
- (e.g., chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, software development),
- project management: proficiency in managing research projects, including budgeting, resource allocation, and timeline management,
- leadership: strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire R&D teams to deliver high-quality research and innovation,
- problem-solving: ability to solve complex scientific or technical problems through innovative thinking and creative solutions,
- communication: excellent communication skills for presenting research findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders,
- English and German on B2 level is a must.
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