lgi
Director, Global Research and Development - APC
Ankeny, Iowa · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago
ComplianceSupply ChainProcess ImprovementCustomer SupportResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingHACCPFood Science
About the role
- Demonstrates strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills in both internal and external settings. - Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve products, processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness.
- Workplace: Laboratory and external activities (customer visits, trade fairs, conferences, etc.).
Requirements
- Master's degree in a related scientific discipline with significant industry leadership experience will also be considered.
- 8+ years of progressive experience within research and development, technical services, product development, or related scientific disciplines.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing technical or scientific teams.
- Education
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
- Experience
- Experience leading complex R&D programs from concept through commercialization.
- Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with Production, Quality, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Regulatory, and Commercial teams.
- Experience supporting global operations and collaborating across multiple geographies preferred.
- Experience managing technical budgets, research portfolios, and resource planning strongly preferred.
Nice to have
- Working proficiency in English, including the ability to communicate effectively in meetings, presentations, technical discussions, and written reports.
- Proficiency in Spanish or Portuguese desirable.
- Training or experience with quality management systems, including ISO 9001, HACCP, or comparable quality frameworks.
- Experience in identifying and managing grants and funding programs for R&D and industrial investment projects.
- Strategic Thinking: Aligns scientific and technical initiatives with business goals and future growth opportunities.
- Scientific & Technical Expertise: Applies strong scientific knowledge to solve complex challenges and advance innovation.
- Demonstrates strong presentation, facilitation, and public speaking skills in both internal and external settings.
- Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve products, processes, systems, and organizational effectiveness.
Skills
- Execute the global R&D strategy in alignment with business priorities and growth objectives.
- Translate strategic priorities into a clear R&D roadmap and project portfolio.
- Lead development of new products, applications, and technologies.
- Ensure innovation efforts are scientifically sound, commercially viable, and aligned with customer requirements.
- Serve as a key technical advisor to Production, Quality, Regulatory, Commercial, and Supply Chain teams.
- Provide expertise in resolving complex technical, operational, and customer-related challenges.
Compensation
- Basic knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 50001 acquired through annual company training.
Company info
- Builds strong partnerships across functions, geographies, customers, and external stakeholders.
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