Head of Research And Development

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Role Summary:

The Business Head – Research & Development will lead the R&D function with a strong focus on innovation, product development, and technical excellence. This role is responsible for managing R&D operations, aligning research initiatives with business objectives, and driving product development to meet organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and implement the R&D strategy in alignment with overall business goals.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to prioritize research projects and innovation initiatives.
• Develop business cases for new product innovations and improvements.

2. R&D Management

• Lead, mentor, and manage the R&D team.
• Oversee new product development, formulation improvements, prototyping, and testing.
• Monitor R&D budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Ensure IP strategy (patents, trade secrets) aligns with research outputs.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with production, quality assurance, procurement, and marketing teams to ensure product readiness and market fit.
• Translate R&D outcomes into commercially viable offerings.
• Facilitate technology transfer from R&D to manufacturing.

4. Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Stay up to date with scientific, technological, and market trends.
• Ensure documentation, certification, and audit-readiness of R&D processes.
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with relevant industry regulations and safety standards.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• New product development cycle time
• R&D cost-efficiency and budget adherence
• Customer satisfaction and retention metrics
• Number of successful product launches or patents