Are you a strategic leader looking to drive innovation and growth in R&D?

This is a critical position within our organisation, responsible for leading R&D activities and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive innovation.

• R&D Planning
  • We are seeking a skilled professional to develop R&D plans aligned with our strategy, incorporating sustainable practices into governance, team readiness, budgeting, and funding/claim planning.
  • Collaborate with our leadership team to align R&D initiatives with business strategy and ensure compliance with relevant environmental regulations, standards, and safety guidelines.
  • Negotiate research agreements, plan budgets, and identify funding opportunities, including tax credits and grants.
• Product Development
  • Align R&D projects with customer needs and market trends by working closely with our marketing and sales teams.
  • Drive the development of new innovations while ensuring market needs and regulatory requirements are met.
  • Develop and maintain a technology roadmap for advancing core technologies to maintain a competitive and sustainable edge.
  • SOURCE AND MANAGE RELATIONSHIPS WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS, INCLUDING ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS, AND TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS.
  • LEAD, MENTOR, AND DEVELOP TEAM MEMBERS, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION ACROSS THE BUSINESS.
  • SET CLEAR OBJECTIVES, MONITOR PROGRESS, AND PROVIDE ONGOING FEEDBACK AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEAM MEMBERS.
  • ASSESS CURRENT SYSTEMS, IDENTIFY GAPS, AND IMPLEMENT IMPROVEMENTS TO ENHANCE TEAM READINESS AND DRIVE SUSTAINABILITY IN R&D OPERATION.
• Project Management
  • UTILISE DIGITAL PLATFORMS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT, CAPACITY PLANNING, TRACKING PROGRESS, CAPTURE EXPENDITURE, SUSTAINABILITY METRIC, AND STREAMLINE REPORTING.
  • PREPARE AND PRESENT REGULAR REPORTS ON R&D ACTIVITIES AND MAINTAIN THOROUGH DOCUMENTATION FOR COMPLIANCE AND AUDIT PURPOSES.
  • DEVELOP KPIs TO MEASURE PROJECT SUCCESS, INCLUDING PROJECT COMPLETION RATES, BUDGET ADHERENCE, AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in R&D management, with experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving innovation. They will be able to develop and implement effective R&D plans, negotiate research agreements, and manage relationships with external partners.

The following skills and qualifications are required:

• Proven experience in R&D management, preferably in a similar industry or field.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with external partners.
• Ability to develop and implement effective R&D plans, aligning with business strategy and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to assess current systems, identify gaps, and implement improvements.
• Proficiency in digital platforms for project management, capacity planning, tracking progress, capture expenditure, sustainability metric, and streamline reporting.

Please note that this is a key role within our organisation, and we are committed to providing ongoing support and development opportunities for the successful candidate.