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Sulzer Pumps US Inc. Director Sustainable Design and Development in Winterthur, Switzerland
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Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
We are looking for a Director Sustainable Design and Development to join our Chemtech division in Winterthur.
In this position you would lead and drive the Design and Development of proprietary products and processes for the Sulzer Chemtech business units. This entails managing the R&D teams located in various Innovation and Technology Centers. The role includes developing strategy and road map jointly with various stake holders.
Your main tasks and responsibilities:
Accountable for R&D programs, fostering customer mindset of R&D teams
Structure content of R&D programs jointly with T&I management, the stakeholders of the business, and own team leaders / R&D program managers
Ensure proper planning (scheduling, budgeting) of projects and adherence to internal processes
Drive R&D project execution, monitor progress and quality of projects, report progress
Accountable for Innovation
Promote open innovation and coordinate co-operation with external partners and universities
Seek opportunities for co-operations with external and internal partners
Ensure swift assessment of internal innovation ideas and decision making
Accountable for market and technology intelligence
Foster the use of tools providing market and technology intelligence, analyse such intelligence
Draw conclusions for own R&D activities and incorporate findings in development road maps
Accountable for protection of intellectual property
Ensure proper documentation of project findings and uniform data management
Watch for opportunities to protect IP, contribute to decisions related to IP protection
Support direct reports having the function as IP portfolio managers
Budget responsibility
Set up annual R&D and investment budget for own organization
Ensure proper cost control with support of controller
Resource planning and budget related decisions
Responsible for R&D road map
Contribute to strategy development
Develop R&D road map based on identified strategy
Implement road map execution
Team leadership and development
Care for health and safety of own teams, ensure proper risk assessments and management of change
Leading and developing a team, including hiring and performance management
Manage the relevant budgets associated with the team and the strategic initiatives
To succeed in this role, you will need:
15 years of work experience in R&D, having managed research teams or having hold similar functions in a Technology & Innovation or scientific environment
Educational Level: Doctorate in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry
Languages: English fluent, any other language is beneficial
Soft skills:
Excellent Team Player with brilliant presentation skills and communication skills.
Curiosity-driven, creative
Analytical thinking
Practical approach to troubleshooting and problem solving
Ability to coach direct reports, support teams and to develop a learning culture
What we offer you:
25 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + service days
Defined contribution pension scheme
Employee Assistance Program/health care
On-site car parking/public transport allowance
Access to a wide range of discounts
State any critical aspects as per local employment and/or job requirements.
No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.
Our team is looking forward hearing from you!
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2024 in Brazil, China, Germany, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States.