Job TitleVice President, Head of R&D
Location(s)
France Remote, Germany - Remote , TurkuAbout Us
is a developer and provider of end-to-end solutions designed to help scientists, researchers, and clinicians solve the world’s greatest health challenges. We pair the enthusiasm of an industry disruptor with the experience of a longtime leader. Our team of 11,000+ colleagues from around the globe are vital to our success and the reason we’re able to push boundaries in pursuit of better human health.
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is seeking a highly experienced Vice President, Head of R&D to lead the execution of our global R&D roadmap across the full product and technology portfolio. This is a newly created, high-impact leadership role designed to bring strategic coherence, operational rigor, and cross-functional alignment to our R&D organization. This leader will also play a critical role in advancing ’s next generation of AI-enabled products, and data-driven solutions across the portfolio.
Reporting to our Chief Business Officer, this individual will be responsible for assessing the current R&D organization, defining an optimal structure around core capabilities, and driving execution in close partnership with our portfolio managers.
Key ResponsibilitiesOrganizational Design & Capability Building
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current R&D organization, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities
- Design and implement an optimized R&D structure built around core scientific and technical capabilities
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing, globally distributed R&D team
R&D Strategy & Roadmap Execution
- Lead the end-to-end execution of 's global R&D roadmap across the full product portfolio
- Translate strategic priorities into actionable R&D programs with clear milestones, resource plans, and accountability frameworks
- Drive the integration of AI, machine learning, automation, and advanced analytics to accelerate R&D productivity, quality, and innovation outcomes.
- Partner closely with Portfolio Managers to align R&D investments with business priorities and market opportunities
Global Operations & Governance
- Establish and maintain R&D governance frameworks, including stage-gate processes, KPIs, and portfolio review cadences
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory and quality standards across global R&D sites
- Manage R&D budget allocation and resource prioritization across the portfolio
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Serve as the primary R&D interface with Commercial, Operations, Regulatory, and Business Development functions
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and scientific excellence across all R&D teams
- Represent R&D in executive forums, board-level discussions, and external partnerships
Qualifications
Required
- 20+ years of progressive R&D leadership experience in life sciences, diagnostics, or a closely adjacent industry
- Demonstrated success leading global, multi-site R&D organizations at scale
- Proven track record of delivering complex R&D programs, on time, on budget, from concept through commercialization
- Experience developing or scaling AI-enabled, data-rich, or digitally connected products in life sciences, diagnostics, medtech, scientific instrumentation, or adjacent technology markets.
- Deep expertise in organizational design and capability-based team structuring
- Strong executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization
- Experience working in close partnership with portfolio management functions
- Willingness and ability to travel internationally on a regular basis
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree (PhD, MD, or MBA) strongly preferred
Preferred
- Experience in diagnostics, genomics, imaging, or reagent/instrument development
- Familiarity with regulatory environments (FDA, CE-IVD, ISO) relevant to 's product categories
- Prior experience in organizational transformation context
- Track record of building R&D functions in a matrixed, global corporate environment
