Head of Research & Development (R&D) - CDM

About Us:How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 177 years?!Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!What's the Role? As a Head of Research & Development (R&D) - CDM you get to work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in R&D CDM.Sound Interesting? Here’s what you’ll do: Business Sector development strategyResponsible for the successful implementation of the product roadmaps of the business sector workflowsSetting the development strategy according to agreed BS workflow and product roadmap. Balance priorities between workflow based and specific product featuresAlign the BS development strategy with Advanced R&D to fuel the innovation pipeline and with the DBU development roadmap to match innovation needs and interfacesEnsure continuous improvement of interfaces and processes with other departments involved in product development activities within the BS (PM, R&D), SBU (e.g. strategic marketing, sales & support) and other functions such as Operations, Regulatory Affairs and Quality Management and external partnersPlan and execute global R&D workflow and development programsManage execution of BS R&D roadmap in time and budget from feasibility to introduction to the (first) target marketsEnsure and monitor progress and execution of development programs and projectsDevelop and execute workforce strategy, make or buy strategy and competence strategy in alignment with global CoP network and other BS R&DsBuild and maintain networks Maintain and expand relationships with key customers, involve selected customers from early-on in the development phase to ensure customer-centric development outputsDevelop general concepts and objectives for the strategic development of the area of responsibility in alignment with general company interests and goals (Core Competencies, Methods, Infrastructure, External Collaborations)Leadership and People ManagementContinuous developing the R&D organization to a high performing system and be a role model, develop, coach and trust employees, according to the ZEISS Leadership PrinciplesDrive performance through clear and ambitious goal setting, foster teamwork, delegate, listen and communicate openly, drive customer orientation and a winning mentalityDo you qualify? ​University degree in natural sciences or engineering, additional business administration qualification (MBA) preferredAt least 8 years of professional experience including disciplinary management, broad and in-depth commercial knowledge and planning experienceA high degree of leadership skills (people management, network maintenance) and customer orientationWell-founded project management skills and knowledge of global service managementSpecialist knowledge of drafting contractsIntercultural negotiation skillsFluent English language skillsThe annual pay range for this position is $219,700 - $274,600..The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.This position is eligible for a Performance Bonus. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Debra Ann Rybolt, Jo Anne MittelmanZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends). SummaryLocation: Dublin, CA (ZICC)Type: Full time