Our customer is a family-owned company with more than 130 years of experience and 450 employees worldwide. The focus is on the production of test devices and reagents for water analysis and color measurement. The products are used for the analysis of swimming pools, industrial, drinking and waste water. The innovative systems enjoy a high level of trust worldwide.
Here's what our clients offer
1. Innovative working environment: Work in a dynamic, internationally oriented company with flat hierarchies.
2. Further development: Opportunities for personal and professional development through regular training and further education.
3. Attractive salary: Competitive salary package
4. Global influence: A central role in shaping the future of Lovibond on a global level.
Your tasks
5. Strategic management: Development and implementation of the global research and development strategy to strengthen Lovibond's market position as an innovation leader.
6. Innovation: Promoting research into new technologies and product developments, particularly in the areas of water analysis and color measurement technology.
7. Cooperation: Establishing and maintaining strategic partnerships with external research institutes, universities and technology companies to exploit synergies and promote innovative solutions.
8. Research funding: Actively scouting and securing research funding through national and international programs to further increase Lovibond's innovative strength and competitiveness.
9. Patent portfolio: Expand and maintain the global patent portfolio by fostering inventiveness within the company and ensuring intellectual property protection.
10. Project management: Monitoring and coordination of all R&D projects worldwide, ensuring timely and cost-efficient results.
11. Lean Development: Implementation and continuous improvement of lean development methods to maximize efficiency and quality in product development.
12. Team leadership: Leading and developing a multidisciplinary, international R&D team, promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing.
13. Market and competitive analysis: Identifying trends and new business opportunities by continuously analyzing market and competitive situations.
14. Regulatory requirements: Ensuring that all developed products meet international quality and safety standards.
Your profile
15. Academic background: Successfully completed studies in chemistry, engineering, materials science or a related field. A PhD is an advantage.
16. Professional experience: At least 5 years of experience in research and development, preferably in a management position in a global company.
17. Industry knowledge: Deep understanding of water analysis, chemistry or metrology and experience with regulatory requirements in the industry.
18. Leadership skills: Proven experience in leading international teams and interdisciplinary projects.
19. Language skills: Business fluent in German and English; other foreign languages are an advantage.
20. Willingness to travel: Willingness to undertake regular international business trips