TruStage · 7 hours ago
Director of Technology Research and Development - Hybrid
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$167K/yr - $311K/yr
12+ years expTruStage is on a mission to make a brighter financial future accessible to everyone. The Director of Research & Development (R&D) is a senior leader responsible for shaping and executing the enterprise R&D strategy to accelerate the discovery, validation, and application of emerging technologies that advance organizational strategy and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Financial Services
Hiring Manager
Scott Wilde
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise R&D strategy in alignment with business priorities and enterprise innovation objectives
Proactively identify and assess emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and market trends with potential to create transformative business value
Build a balanced R&D portfolio spanning horizon-one incremental improvements to horizon-three breakthrough innovations
Collaborate with senior leaders to align research agendas with strategic goals, regulatory considerations, and customer needs
Oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of R&D projects, ensuring rigor, scalability, and relevance to business challenges
Partner with AI, Automation, Innovation Enablement, and core technology functions to ensure integration and commercialization of R&D outputs
Maintain a robust R&D pipeline, tracking progress from exploration to pilot to production
Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for R&D initiatives
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure buy-in and alignment on research priorities and outcomes
Serve as a visible advocate for R&D, inspiring curiosity and experimentation across the organization
Communicate findings and insights in a clear, actionable way for both technical and non-technical audiences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, design, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience; advanced degree preferred
12+ years leading R&D, product innovation, or emerging technology initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
Proven success in delivering research outcomes that translate into tangible business value
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, technology, and governance functions
Experience defining and managing R&D portfolios, roadmaps, and KPIs
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex research into business-relevant insights
Preferred
Experience in regulated industries such as insurance or financial services
Experience leading research partnerships with universities, startups, or industry consortia
Familiarity with intellectual property management and technology transfer processes
Demonstrated thought leadership in emerging technologies and their business applications
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Disability plans
Parental leave
Paid time off
401k
Tuition reimbursement
Company
TruStage
TruStage® is a financially strong insurance and financial services provider, built on the philosophy of people helping people, meeting the needs of middle-market consumers and the businesses that serve them.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (22)
2024 (15)
2023 (13)
2022 (25)
2021 (15)
2020 (15)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sidd Kuckreja
SVP, Chief Technology Officer
Brian J. Borakove
Senior Vice President - Deputy Chief Financial Officer
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