CareerPlan

Head of Research & Development (f/m/d)

Lahr, Baden-Wurttemberg, DEFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the strategic and operational development of a significant product area and technology portfolio for a global technology company.

Role type

Senior leadership R&D head (70 direct reports)

Builds

Technically complex products and systems

Domain

Manufacturing engineering and advanced materials

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Strategic portfolio management, R&D project coordination, technology development, process improvement, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership

Preferred skills

Innovation strategy, future-oriented development

Responsibilities

Drive strategic and operational development of the product and technology portfolio, steer and coordinate development and innovation projects, develop technologies and engineering processes, act as a driver for technological innovation, ensure efficient collaboration with adjacent departments, lead a team of approximately 70 employees