R&D Vice President / Head of R&D
RDRDM.GEN.M6
Top R&D executive managing the entire R&D function.
Top R&D executive managing the entire R&D function.
The story of this role
Who does this work
An R&D Manager with a passion for innovation and a deep understanding of scientific principles, who wants to effectively lead teams in the development of groundbreaking products and processes that meet client needs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
The problem this role solves
- The external problem: Limited resources and strict timelines complicate the development process, making it challenging to deliver high-quality projects on schedule.
- The internal problem: The pressure to innovate can lead to feelings of overwhelm and uncertainty about how to balance creativity with compliance and efficiency.
- Why it matters: Innovation should enhance lives and adhere to ethical standards; the struggle lies in achieving both.
The plan
- Leverage cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
- Implement a structured project management approach to streamline development.
- Conduct regular training sessions to ensure the team stays updated on regulatory requirements.
- Utilize data-driven decision-making to evaluate project feasibility and risks.
- Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging brainstorming and open communication.
What's at stake
Miss project deadlines due to mismanaged resources, leading to client dissatisfaction. Fail to comply with regulatory requirements, resulting in penalties and loss of credibility.
Success looks like
Deliver cutting-edge products that exceed client expectations and regulatory standards. Establish a reputation for excellence in R&D management within the industry.
Summary
Top R&D executive managing the entire R&D function.
Level — M6 — Vice President
Owns a major function or division; accountable for organization-wide outcomes.
- Scope
- A major function or division
- Autonomy
- Accountable for division strategy and outcomes
- Complexity
- Enterprise priorities and external factors
- Impact
- Division-wide / organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Owns strategy, budget, and org for a division
- Leadership
- Leads the leadership of a division
- Typical experience
- 15–25 yrs
Core outputs
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Componentsshow ▾
Responsibilities5
- Provide visionary leadership for the entire R&D function of the organization.commonlevel
- Define R&D objectives and key results at the enterprise level.commonlevel
- Act as a member of the executive leadership team.commonlevel
- Hold ultimate accountability for the success of all R&D projects and services delivered to clients.commonlevel
- Approve major R&D investments and partnerships.commonlevel
Tasks3
- Lead R&D functioncommonlevel
- Define objectivescommonlevel
- Approve investmentscommonlevel
Skills8
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Objective definitioncommonlevel
- Executive team participationcommonlevel
- Accountability managementcommonlevel
- Investment approvalcommonlevel
- Communicationcommonlevel
- Problem-solvingcommonlevel
- Leadershipcommonlevel
Knowledge8
- Visionary leadershipcommonlevel
- Objective definitioncommonlevel
- Executive team participationcommonlevel
- Accountability managementcommonlevel
- Investment approvalcommonlevel
- Regulatory compliancecommonlevel
- Innovation strategiescommonlevel
- Client relationship managementcommonlevel
competency9
- Technical and Domain Expertisecommonlevel
- Leadership & Team Developmentcommonlevel
- Strategic Thinkingcommonlevel
- Communication & Influencecommonlevel
- Problem Solving & Decision-Makingcommonlevel
- Project & Program Managementcommonlevel
- Innovation & Continuous Improvementcommonlevel
- Regulatory & Quality Mindsetcommonlevel
- Client Focus and Relationship Managementcommonlevel
qualification2
- Advanced graduate degree required (PhD and/or MBA).commonlevel
- ~18+ years of experience, including leadership of an entire R&D function or division.commonlevel
Title aliasesshow ▾
| Alias | Type | Confidence | Approved |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vice President, Client Project Management | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Client Project Management Vice President | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Vice President, Client Project Manager | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Client Project Manager Vice President | common | medium0.60 | — |
| Vice President, Internal Innovation Initiatives | common | medium0.66 | — |
| Internal Innovation Initiatives Vice President | common | medium0.60 | — |
| R&D Vice President / Head of R&D | common | medium0.50 | — |
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O*NET / SOC
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