CareerPlan

Senior Director R&D Strategy and Performance

USA-Illinois-ChicagoFull-time$193k–$265k2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Shaping and orchestrating the end-to-end R&D strategy and performance agenda to drive enterprise growth.

Role type

Senior Director, R&D Strategy and Performance

Builds

Global R&D strategy, portfolio, capabilities, resources, and governance systems

Domain

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) / R&D Management

Required skills

R&D strategy, portfolio management, budget governance, transformation leadership, cross-functional team leadership, stakeholder influence, change management, performance management, operating model design

Preferred skills

Advanced degree in science, engineering, or business

Technologies

R&D Work Systems

Responsibilities

Lead Global R&D strategy translation into priorities and investment decisions; oversee budget, resource, and portfolio governance; lead global PMOs and transformation programs; define governance standards and decision forums; own Global R&D communications strategy; lead and develop the R&D leadership team

Seniority

Senior Director, enterprise-level leadership