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Posted YesterdaySchaffhausen • Switzerland

Head of R&D BU Industry Solutions (m/f/d)

HeadOn-site (Switzerland)~€13,300 – €18,200 / mo
Required Skills
Team LeadershipSoftware EngineeringProduct DevelopmentAI
Job Description

 

Shape the Future of Industrial Flow Solutions

Lead the innovations that will define the future of the Business Unit Industry Solutions. As Head of R&D BU Industry Solutions, you will shape our technology agenda, build world-class engineering capabilities, and turn innovation into sustainable business success. In return, we offer a highly visible leadership role with executive exposure, the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, and the freedom to create lasting impact through technology, people, and products.

Head of R&D Business Unit Industry Solutions (m/f/d)

Your tasks:

  • Build, lead, and develop a world-class R&D organization with around 75 employees, fostering technical excellence, leadership capability, and strong succession pipelines

  • Define and execute the R&D and technology strategy, translating business priorities into a clear roadmap for innovation and growth

  • Drive future competitiveness through technology development, capability building, and strategic partnerships

  • Ensure reliable execution of the R&D portfolio, balancing innovation, product development priorities, and resource allocation

  • Establish strong technical governance, engineering standards, and decision-making processes across products and systems

  • Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer-focused engineering excellence

Your profile:

  • Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical discipline

  • At least 8 years' experience in a similar role and demonstrated success in leading and transforming large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations

  • Proven track record in senior R&D, Engineering, Technology, or Product Development leadership roles within industrial or engineering-driven businesses

  • Strong experience developing technology roadmaps, innovation strategies, and differentiated product portfolios

  • Strategic business mindset with the ability to align technology investments, resources, and capabilities with long-term business objectives

  • Inspirational and authentic leader who combines technical credibility with a passion for developing people, teams, and engineering culture

Your contact:

René Paparusso
Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 547 10 79

 

Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.

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Contact person:

René Paparusso
Talent Acquisition Specialist
[email protected]

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