Associate Director, R&D Technology Development
Company: Church & Dwight
Location: Princeton
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a
real difference.
We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our
products, our consumers and the environment.
Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and
collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means
each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We
have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push
boundaries.
United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is
possible. While we might not be the largest company in our
industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because:
Together We Have the Power to Win.
Role Summary
The Associate Director of R&D Technology Development is
responsible for guiding and advancing our global technology
innovation initiatives for our Personal Care and Health & Wellness
businesses, impacting more than 1 billion dollars company sales for
brands like Batiste, Trojan, First Response, Vitafusion,
Therabreath, etc. This role demands a future-forward global thinker
and leader capable of creating and advancing transformational
technologies and consumer experiences to drive incremental growth
for two of our lead categories.
Below are some of the specifics for the role:
- Able to lead the integration of all C&D technology programs
across our Personal Care and Health & Wellness. Demonstrates an
exceptional track record of scientific achievement and visionary
leadership. This includes pioneering new technologies, scientific
and technical concepts, or principles that synergize with global
consumer needs and corporate innovation landscapes, and they are
embodied in demonstrated consumer-winning products. These endeavors
have impacted and will impact substantially the company goals,
driving our lead categories global growth.
- Directly lead global teams (more than 4 highly skilled
scientists) and continuously lead through influence across R&D
technical and business global cross-functional communities. Active
coaching, mentoring, and managing senior and junior engineers for
personal, professional, and technical development.
- Coordinate and leads the seamless integration with GNPI and
Product Development (PD) innovation strategies plays a vital role
in accelerating the advancement of the Transformational Consumer
Experience (TCE) pipeline, establishing fresh milestones in
innovation and market significance.
- Leading the global technology project portfolio for household
products, overseeing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from
inception to Proof-of-Principle and feasibility, to enhance the new
product development pipeline.
- Providing technical leadership and expertise, driving robust
development processes, identifying emerging trends, and
implementing innovative technologies and tools to enhance project
results.
- Collaborating and influencing internal global R&D teams,
GNPI, marketing research, legal, and business development, with a
strong emphasis on managing external partnerships using open
innovation principles.
- Demonstrating excellent communication and leadership skills,
business acumen, and the ability to work with cross-functional
teams to deliver global initiatives, including communicating
technology and innovation developments to the executive leadership
team.
- Overseeing resource allocation, budget management, process
improvements, and project execution.Accountabilities and
Responsibilities
This role demands a strong, creative leader with a proven track
record in scientific innovation and strategic leadership, capable
of steering complex, high-impact technology development
projects.
- Formulate technical strategies and scientific policies in
collaboration with R&D and corporate leadership.
- Oversee project management, both in-house and with external
research or contract laboratories.
- Evaluate new technologies for integration into current or
future products.
- Advocate for innovative approaches like open innovation and
integrated design thinking.
- Present technical findings to various teams including
technical, marketing, legal, and regulatory.
- Act as the main liaison for external technology development
partnerships.
- Manage budgets for projects handled by external entities.
- Mentor and evaluate team members.
- Key Relationships and Engagement include but are not limited to
the following stakeholders:
- Global R&D leadership team
- Senior R&D leaders
- Vice Presidents & Directors Global New Products and
Innovation
- Senior Quality & Regulatory Leadership
- Various leaders within the Marketing, Legal, and Business
Development OrganizationsEducation and Experience
The individual will be a highly seasoned professional with a
minimum of eight years of experience in consumer products and
technology innovation, development, and execution.
An advanced (MS or Ph.D) degree from an accredited institution in
chemical, biochemical, or engineering sciences or related
discipline with greater than 15 years of experience in a related
technical field is highly desired.
Skills and Competencies
Strategic Thinking
- Ability to initiate and develop strategic views on technical
development and advancements.
- Ability to input and contribute on innovation and consumer
strategies.
- Keep a continuous and strong connection with the global
consumer and markets truths.Technical & Organizational
Leadership
- Is recognized as a technical leader authority in the field of
fabric and household products.
- Has good understanding of patents and regulatory
requirements.
- Demonstrates strong project management skills.
- Develops research strategies for multiple complex technical
programs.
- Has broad scientific/technical vision that aligns with business
goals.Global Consumer Business Understanding
- Demonstrates a record of linking technical/scientific plans to
business goals.
- Communicates (story-tell) technical ideas to upper management
and influences their thinking on technical issues.
- Explores new business areas based on global understanding of
technological advances.#piq
#LI-Hybrid
Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
For more information on our company, our brands and our culture
visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/PandoLogic.
Category:Science, Keywords:Research and Development Director,
Location:Princeton, NJ-08542
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