Innovation Research Leader
AFA Dispensing Group
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Job summary
AFA Dispensing Group in Eindhoven is seeking a Research Leader for its Research & Innovation (R&I) team. You will mentor researchers, drive a scientific approach to innovation, and lead projects to deliver feasible, sustainable and desirable dispensing solutions across technology, UX, sustainability and business insights.
You will manage a small team of researchers, collaborate with engineers, designers and product managers, and engage with external partners.
Qualifications
- PhD or master’s in engineering/material science/packaging; strong research background.
- 10+ years in material science/packaging, with team management.
- Creative thinker with business-minded, scientific curiosity.
- Strong communicator across diverse teams.
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Willing to travel to global AFA locations.
- Residence within commuting distance of Eindhoven.
Responsibilities
- Lead researchers through a scientific approach to innovation with mentorship.
- Define experimentation protocols and partnership development.
- Identify research topics aligned with R&I strategic pillars.
- Prioritize projects with stakeholders to meet long-term targets.
- Be the key contact within AFA for research activities.
- Own project performance exploration and validation.
- Benchmark competitors – technology, performance and usage.
Skills
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Job description
AFA Dispensing Group in Eindhoven is seeking a Research Leader for its Research & Innovation (R&I) team. You will mentor researchers, drive a scientific approach to innovation, and lead projects to deliver feasible, sustainable and desirable dispensing solutions across technology, UX, sustainability and business insights.
You will manage a small team of researchers, collaborate with engineers, designers and product managers, and engage with external partners.
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