Global Director R&D FHCS Professional (f/m/d)
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About Freudenberg
Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we make the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable, offering our 52,000 employees a diverse environment where everyone can thrive. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
About Freudenberg Home and Cleaning Solutions
We are a leading global supplier of cleaning systems and household and laundry care products, including brands like Vileda. The company employs over 3,600 people and has a global distribution network.
Your Role
- Define and own R&D strategy based on customer and technology insights, collaborating with Marketing, SCM, and Front End teams for brands like Vileda Professional, Oates, and VERMOP.
- Ensure technical excellence in all international projects, including new products, SCM optimization, research, and ideation.
- Lead and coach global R&D leaders, manage budgets, set KPIs, and prioritize resources.
- Maintain and drive the global NPD/project roadmap with Marketing and SCM, ensuring product quality and supporting IP strategy.
- Develop global R&D capabilities to stay ahead of market trends and technologies.
Qualifications
- 10+ years leading R&D organizations and innovation projects.
- Master's degree in technical/natural sciences; PhD preferred.
- Fluent in English and German.
- Expertise in innovation processes, IP, and creativity tools.
- Strong understanding of end-user insights, research, and broad technical knowledge in relevant fields.
- Visionary mindset with strategic thinking and innovation translation skills.
- Strong leadership and networking skills.
Benefits
- Cafeteria/Canteen with fresh food.
- Flexible work models.
- Company car benefits.
- Training and personal development opportunities.
- Diversity and inclusion focus.
Additional Skills (Nice-to-have)
- Innovation, coaching, research, optimization, leadership, R&D, networking, Microsoft Dynamics, ideation.
Location
W Weinheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Job Details
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Research, Analysis, IT
- Industries: Technology, Internet