Vice President Research And Development

Reports to: CTO / Chief Technology Officer / CEO

The Vice President, Research & Development is responsible for defining and leading the company’s R&D strategy to drive innovation, product development, and long-term technological competitiveness. This role ensures alignment between research initiatives, product roadmaps, and overall business objectives.

• Develop and execute the company’s R&D strategy and technology roadmap
• Lead all research, development, and engineering activities across the organization
• Drive innovation, new product development, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure timely delivery of R&D projects in alignment with product, quality, and cost targets
• Partner with product management, manufacturing, marketing, and commercial teams
• Manage R&D budgets, resource allocation, and external research partnerships
• Establish best practices for R&D governance, project management, and IP protection
• Oversee intellectual property strategy, including patents and trade secrets
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing R&D teams and technical leadership
• Monitor emerging technologies, industry trends, and competitive developments

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related field; Master’s or PhD preferred
• 12+ years of experience in R&D or product development, including senior leadership roles
• Proven track record leading complex R&D programs and product innovation
• Strong technical depth combined with strategic and commercial acumen
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

• Experience in [industry-specific field, e.g., software, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, industrial products]
• Experience managing global or distributed R&D teams
• Experience with regulatory-driven development environments, where applicable

• Innovation-driven and customer-focused mindset
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to balance long-term research with near-term product delivery
• High integrity, accountability, and professionalism