FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY
Director Research and Development
FALL CREEK FARM & NURSERY, Chandler, Arizona, United States, 85249
Career Opportunities: Director Research and Development (4505)
This role leads efforts to deliver products that capitalize on targeted opportunities in the marketplace. Works with assigned teams to identify, access and prioritize new product development opportunities. Essential Functions:
Collaborates with assigned teams to establish research and developmentbusiness objectives and milestones which support short and long-term technology strategies and plans Establishes and leads product development teams to develop and acquire necessary technology and deliver new products to address target opportunities Collaborates with innovation center and business development teams to leverage capabilities that can bring new platforms to the business Establishes an understanding of key technology capabilities and trends that can be leveraged to maintain and/or gain technology leadership in attractive markets. Leads efforts to develop technology roadmaps supporting business strategy Develops and maintains a sustained and long-term continuous improvement and efficient organization that consistently produces improved results in delivering technology while motivating and retaining employees with high performance standards Participates and drives efforts to standardize Research and Development processes and implement best practices across the company. Leads the businesses product development process Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
PhD or Master’s degree in an engineering, science or technical field 12+years of experience in research and development/new product development (RF and Electrical Engineering background preferred) 6+ years of experience managing technical staff Experience in materials and material-driven applications Hands-on experience in successful product and technology development Excellent understanding and success in risk management, resource planning, design control, product development and life cycle management Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends as a basis for technology and product roadmaps Demonstrated ability to lead the management of intellectual property for technology and product development
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This role leads efforts to deliver products that capitalize on targeted opportunities in the marketplace. Works with assigned teams to identify, access and prioritize new product development opportunities. Essential Functions:
Collaborates with assigned teams to establish research and developmentbusiness objectives and milestones which support short and long-term technology strategies and plans Establishes and leads product development teams to develop and acquire necessary technology and deliver new products to address target opportunities Collaborates with innovation center and business development teams to leverage capabilities that can bring new platforms to the business Establishes an understanding of key technology capabilities and trends that can be leveraged to maintain and/or gain technology leadership in attractive markets. Leads efforts to develop technology roadmaps supporting business strategy Develops and maintains a sustained and long-term continuous improvement and efficient organization that consistently produces improved results in delivering technology while motivating and retaining employees with high performance standards Participates and drives efforts to standardize Research and Development processes and implement best practices across the company. Leads the businesses product development process Other duties as assigned Qualifications:
PhD or Master’s degree in an engineering, science or technical field 12+years of experience in research and development/new product development (RF and Electrical Engineering background preferred) 6+ years of experience managing technical staff Experience in materials and material-driven applications Hands-on experience in successful product and technology development Excellent understanding and success in risk management, resource planning, design control, product development and life cycle management Demonstrated ability to interpret technology and market trends as a basis for technology and product roadmaps Demonstrated ability to lead the management of intellectual property for technology and product development
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