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

Location: Schaffhausen

Time Type: Full time

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

 

Contact person:

René Paparusso Talent Acquisition Specialist rene.paparusso@georgfischer.com

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