Senior Manager R&D Excellence

Reference ID: 41305

Are you interested in high-quality, natural, and tasty nutrition?

We are! It’s our ambition to shape the future of nutrition.

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.

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.

For our growing R&D Excellence team we are looking for a “Senior Manager R&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&D. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of R&D methodologies, digital tools, and emerging technologies to optimize our innovation processes and drive efficiency.

Your Role

• Digital Excellence Leadership: Lead the development and implementation of digital excellence strategies within the R&D department, aligning with overall business objectives
• Process Excellence: Define the overall R&D process landscape. Identify opportunities for streamlining R&D processes through the adoption of digital tools, automation, and data analytics
• Technology Integration: Evaluate and integrate new digital technologies and platforms into R&D workflows to enhance productivity and innovation
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and product management, to ensure seamless integration of digital solutions across the organization
• Performance Metrics: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to R&D efficiency, quality, and innovation, leveraging digital analytics and reporting tools
• Training and Development: Develop training programs and resources to upskill R&D teams in digital tools and methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of digital tools and processes within the R&D department, addressing challenges and resistance effectively
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with digital initiatives, proactively addressing security, privacy, and regulatory concerns

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business studies or any related technical field; Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5+ years experience in a management role within R&D or innovation management, with a focus on digital excellence
• Deep understanding of R&D methodologies, processes, and best practices
• Strong technical proficiency in digital tools and platforms relevant to R&D, simulation tools, data analytics, and project management systems
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams
• Proven track record of driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable digital strategies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• Experience with change management, training, and organizational development initiatives
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to R&D activities

Your Benefits

• Culture: Friendly and informal atmosphere, family-owned company, flat hierarchies, short communication channels, and helpful colleagues
• Impact: You are an integral part of our business success and make an important contribution to the future of nutrition
• Empowerment: You can fully unleash your potential and have the opportunity to take on responsibilities
• Digitalization: We maintain excellent partnerships with market-leading innovators, allowing you to access and work with state-of-the-art technologies

Equal opportunities for all

We welcome applicants, who are just as diverse as we are - regardless of age, ancestry, disability, ethnic origin, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, social background or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Become a part of our team and apply online trough our career portal to the attention of Linda Fiegler. Please note that we are unable to consider or return application documents sent by mail.