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About the Role

This position is for an experienced R&D leader to head the research and development function and shape the organization’s product innovation, technology roadmap, and engineering standards. The role focuses on planning, directing, and delivering R&D programs that align with business priorities, support growth, and strengthen the company’s market position.

The right candidate will be a strategic and hands-on leader who has successfully guided multidisciplinary teams, launched innovative products or technologies, and built a workplace culture centered on teamwork, creativity, and ongoing improvement. This is a chance to influence the future direction of innovation while partnering with senior leaders and teams across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Create and implement the R&D strategy so it supports corporate objectives and long-term business direction.
Manage and coach multidisciplinary R&D teams while encouraging technical quality, collaboration, and career growth.
Own the complete lifecycle of research, product development, engineering, and innovation work from concept to launch and implementation.
Work closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, Marketing, and senior leadership to keep development priorities aligned with business needs.
Track emerging technologies, industry trends, and customer insights to inform future product and technology decisions.
Set development roadmaps, assign priorities, allocate resources, and define performance measures to support delivery.
Improve product development methods, engineering workflows, and innovation practices on an ongoing basis.
Review technical risks, milestone progress, and resource needs while ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality standards.
Encourage knowledge sharing, technical partnership, and innovation across teams and functions.
Help create and maintain technical documentation, product specifications, and development standards.
Present strategy updates, innovation plans, and project progress to executive leadership and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, or a similar technical field is required; a master’s degree or Ph.D. is preferred.
At least 8 years of progressive leadership experience in R&D, engineering, product development, or innovation management.
Demonstrated success leading R&D functions and delivering innovative products, technologies, or technical solutions.
Strong knowledge of product development lifecycles, engineering approaches, research methods, and project management fundamentals.
Experience leading cross-functional technical teams in complex or rapidly growing organizations.
Excellent abilities in leadership, communication, organization, and stakeholder management.
Strong analytical thinking, strategic judgment, and problem-solving capability.
Familiarity with PLM systems, project management tools, collaboration software, and engineering documentation platforms.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives at once while balancing innovation goals with operational priorities.

Preferred Background

Experience in technology, software, manufacturing, healthcare, medical devices, biotechnology, consumer products, or other innovation-focused industries.
Exposure to new product introduction, technology commercialization, or digital transformation programs.
Experience managing globally distributed engineering or R&D teams.
Proven ability to build scalable innovation processes that support long-term organizational growth.

What We Offer

A fully remote role available anywhere within the United States.
A leadership position with meaningful influence over innovation strategy and the technology roadmap.
The opportunity to lead advanced R&D initiatives that deliver real business impact.
A collaborative, innovative, and high-performance workplace.
A competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Additional Information

This is a full-time remote leadership opportunity based in the United States. Candidates should be prepared to operate at a senior level, work across multiple functions, and help turn ideas into practical products and solutions.

R&D Director