Mettler-Toledo International, Inc · 23 hours ago
Head of Global R&D
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expMettler-Toledo International, Inc. is a leader in precision instrumentation, impacting the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and chemical industries. The Head of Global R&D will lead a talented global R&D organization, overseeing product innovation and ensuring collaboration with stakeholders to achieve product portfolio objectives.
Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Providing day-to-day leadership and direction to the R&D teams comprising of hardware development, software development, systems testing, and global project office (GPO) across Columbia, MD and Nanikon, Switzerland
Owning the R&D long-term strategy and vision that is required to deliver on AutoChem's business strategy
Championing a culture for innovation within AutoChem. Creating an engaged R&D organization, focusing on clear deliverables tied to market and business needs
Ensuring R&D project roadmaps can deliver effectively on the product roadmaps of the Strategic Product Groups (SPG). Collaborating closely with SPG leaders to align timelines and investment considerations, maximizing ROI and ensuring that market needs are met
Ensuring strong cadence of effective communication between R&D and other stakeholders in AutoChem (SPGs, Quality, Operations), in Mettler Toledo Group & Division (Product Line Management, Software Development Center, etc.), and external technology partners, to advance the right business outcomes
Effectively working with project leaders and technical experts to analyze complex problems and help identify creative, logical, and effective solutions
Ownership and control of the annual R&D budget for project and personnel, making effective trade-offs to maximize value
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a master's degree in chemical engineering, computer science, or related engineering field
Ten (10) years of experience with analytical instrumentation or chemistry automation development
Minimum (5) years of R&D management experience
Ability to lead a dynamic, global team
Up to 30% domestic and global travel
Experience and understanding of engineering technical issues/needs, finance, sales, and marketing as they relate to both software and hardware design and development
Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and multiple disciplines, comfortable in a matrix environment
Experience developing technical papers and presentations
Preferred
PhD preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Company
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc
At METTLER TOLEDO, our mission is to empower industries worldwide with precision instruments and services that drive progress toward a better and more #sustainable future.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.8M2021-10-22Grant· $35.8M
2001-11-29Acquired
Leadership Team
Michelle R.
Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary (chief legal officer level of authority in role)
Alex Brown, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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