Strategic R&D Operations Leader

Solventum-; Eagan (MN); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 258,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Solventum- is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic R&D Operations to partner with the R&D leadership and drive strategic priorities across global teams. You will connect strategy to execution, lead cross-functional initiatives, and enhance operational effectiveness to accelerate key initiatives in a regulated healthcare/medical device environment.

The role focuses on transforming strategy into action, delivering executive reporting and resource planning while collaborating with Finance, Quality,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Science or a related discipline AND 10 years of experience in R&D, Operations, Engineering, PMO, Strategy or Business Management.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience with financial planning, resource management, organizational performance measurement or executive reporting.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of R&D and the Dental Solutions R&D leadership team to advance strategic priorities, annual plans and organizational objectives.
• Translate strategy into action by leading cross-functional initiatives, transformation efforts and operating model improvements that strengthen execution and business performance.
• Lead business reviews, organizational metrics and executive reporting to create visibility, clarity and accountability for key commitments.
• Support financial planning, resource allocation, investment prioritization and long-term laboratory capability planning across global R&D sites.
• Connect leaders, functions and global teams to align priorities, facilitate decision making and strengthen operational excellence.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive reporting

Financial planning

Resource management

Strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Solventum- is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic R&D Operations to partner with the R&D leadership and drive strategic priorities across global teams. You will connect strategy to execution, lead cross-functional initiatives, and enhance operational effectiveness to accelerate key initiatives in a regulated healthcare/medical device environment.

The role focuses on transforming strategy into action, delivering executive reporting and resource planning while collaborating with Finance, Quality,