Strategic Head of R&D & Innovation
ManpowerGroup Puerto Rico
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Job summary
ManpowerGroup Puerto Rico seeks a strategic and hands-on Head of R&D / Head of Innovation & Technical Development to lead the company’s innovation agenda and drive development of next-generation products. This executive role connects product innovation with formulation, manufacturing, quality, technical support, and business growth.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, guiding projects from lab development to industrial manufacturing while collaborating
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or related field.
- Extensive experience in R&D, Product Development, Innovation, Formulation, or Applied Materials.
- Proven track record leading technical projects from laboratory development to industrial manufacturing.
- Experience working cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Commercial teams.
- Leadership experience managing teams, programs, or technology initiatives.
- Ability and willingness to work from Puerto Rico.
Responsibilities
- Lead the company's innovation agenda and drive development of next-generation products.
- Connect product innovation, formulation, manufacturing, quality, technical support, and business growth.
- Lead technical projects from concept to commercialization across labs and manufacturing.
- Bridge innovation and execution across laboratory, manufacturing, supplier, and customer environments.
Skills
Education
Job description
ManpowerGroup Puerto Rico seeks a strategic and hands-on Head of R&D / Head of Innovation & Technical Development to lead the company’s innovation agenda and drive development of next-generation products. This executive role connects product innovation with formulation, manufacturing, quality, technical support, and business growth.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership, guiding projects from lab development to industrial manufacturing while collaborating
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