Senior Manager R&D Excellence

<p><span><span><span><b>Reference ID:</b> 41305</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition? </span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>Döhler is a leading global producer of natural ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage, lifestyle and nutrition industries. We use innovative technology to process plant-based raw materials and enrich products such as lifestyle drinks, cereals, dairy, and confectionery goods for almost every well-known brand. Close to 10.000 dedicated employees in more than 70 countries share one common goal - to ensure that millions of people around the world enjoy the products created by us.</span></span></span></p> <p><span><span><span>We strive to inspire and empower our employees in everything we do, and we invite you to join our team – together WE BRING IDEAS TO LIFE.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span>For our growing R&amp;D Excellence team we are looking for a “Team Lead R&amp;D Excellence”. The global team drives operational excellence with a specific emphasis on digital processes and technologies and drives the organizational evolution of our R&amp;D. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of R&amp;D methodologies, digital tools, and emerging technologies to optimize our innovation processes and drive efficiency.</span></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span><b><span><span>Your Role</span></span></b></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Digital Excellence Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of digital excellence strategies within the R&amp;D department, aligning with overall business objectives</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Process Excellence: Define the overall R&amp;D process landscape. Identify opportunities for streamlining R&amp;D processes through the adoption of digital tools, automation, and data analytics</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate new digital technologies and platforms into R&amp;D workflows to enhance productivity and innovation</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and product management, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions across the organization</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to R&amp;D efficiency, quality, and innovation, leveraging digital analytics and reporting tools</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Training and Development: Develop training programs and resources to upskill R&amp;D teams in digital tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of digital tools and processes within the R&amp;D department, addressing challenges and resistance effectively</span></span></span></li> <li><span><span><span>Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital initiatives, proactively addressing security, privacy, and regulatory concerns</span></span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span><b>Your Profile</b></span></p> <ul> <li><span>Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business studies or any related technical field; Master's degree preferred</span></li> <li><span>Minimum 5+ years experience in a management role within R&amp;D or innovation management, with a focus on digital excellence</span></li> <li><span>Deep understanding of R&amp;D methodologies, processes, and best practices</span></li> <li><span>Strong technical proficiency in digital tools and platforms relevant to R&amp;D, simulation tools, data analytics, and project management systems</span></li> <li><span>Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams</span></li> <li><span>Proven track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives</span></li> <li><span>Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable digital strategies</span></li> <li><span>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail</span></li> <li><span>Experience with change management, training, and organizational development initiatives</span></li> <li><span>Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to R&amp;D activities</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><span><span><span><b>Your Benefits</b></span></span></span></p> <ul> <li><span><span><span>Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues</span></span></span></li> <li><sp