Head of R&D

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a qualified and motivated team focused on empowerment, sustainable personal growth and independent activation of their potential in an agile, fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
• Direct the applied research approach within research and development and prioritize according to impact and innovation relevance
• Build and maintain a solid and diverse knowledge and science-based network together with your teams and subject matter experts
• Manage and monitor research and development programs based on a systematic assessment of their potential for the business, seamlessly aligned across business units, market segments and sales
• Engage and interact with customers, suppliers, research partners and start-ups to be continuously informed about their needs, challenges and business orientation and proactively build a strong external network
• Design the innovation strategy in close collaboration with the business units and transform it into profitable and value-adding products
• Design competitive and innovative B2B solutions with proven application relevance
• Drive and enable internal and external change to cover and respond to an agile environment
• Promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences within the Doehler Group in order to improve technical skills and take them to the next level
• Ensure a timeline and quality respecting LTO Process with TeamExchange with Head of Sales regarding DO’s | Customers | Claims | Market | Business relevant Topics
• Exchange with Market Segment and Sales regarding Portfolio

Qualifications

• Masters/PhD
• At least 8 years of professional experience in research and development department, preferably in the ingredients or flavors industry
• At least 5 years of professional experience in a management position

Skills

• Ability to deal with ambiguity, manage change and multiple priorities in a dynamic and ever-changing surrounding
• Travel expectations less than 20%

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Paid Parental Leave – Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company
• Döhler Academy: Opportunity to continuously develop your education further through internal and external training programs
• Supportive Culture – Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned, flat hierarchies, open communication, and helpful colleagues
• Meaningful Impact – Be an integral part of our business success and help shape the future of nutrition
• Empowerment – Unleash your full potential with opportunities to grow, lead, and make a real difference