Research and Development Director jobs in Illinois
Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Global Research and Development Director
- BrainWorks
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Waukegan, IL
FULL_TIME
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Industry 1: Food & Beverages
Industry 2: Food Production
Industry 3: Consumer Goods
Job ID: 19851772461
Category: Sales and Marketing
Location: Waukegan, IL
Position Summary:
Our client is a 100 year old PREMIUM ingredient manufacturer looking to hire their 1st EVER Research & Development Director! This is a brand new role to build out a global R&D Department from scratch!
Key Responsibilities:- Develops and leads the new R&D Team
- Serves as the internal champion for all Research projects, including initiative-taking and breakthrough technology projects.
- Enables, executes, and communicates the strategies supporting the brand Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and the evolving Long-Range Plan (LRP).
- Champions and owns the company food science, product application, and sensory capabilities. Ensures consistent integration and application of consumer insights, culinary and sensory capabilities into R&D processes and best practices.
- Leverages technology platforms to drive R&D process efficiency, metrics visibility and data analytics across Stage Gate, Product Lifecycle Management, and internal technical data.
- Prepares annual budgets, strategic plans, estimates, forecasts, statistics, analysis, and financial information in conjunction with ongoing business requirements, priorities, policies, and procedures related to the global company business and R&D Group. Develops, implements, and monitors functional metrics and goals.
- Continually contributes to company profitability by initiating, recommending, and implementing continuous improvement strategies and cost saving initiatives. Maximizes R&D impact to the P&L to meet/exceed profitability goals.
- 10 -15 years of experience in food/beverage/ flavor R&D experience
- MS degree in technical sciences (preferred) and at least 10 years of experience in Food/Beverage/Flavor R&D management, or BA/BS degree in technical sciences (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Science, Nutrition, or similar) and ten (15) years of experience in R&D systems implementation and management.
- BA/BS degree in technical sciences; MS degree preferred
- Extensive supervisory/management experience in product development.
- People management experience
BrainWorks offers several distinct practice areas, each directed by a Partner with extensive experience, and knowledge of current trends and industry challenges in their specific discipline. BrainWorks practice areas include the following: Accounting & Finance; Accounting & Finance Interim; Analytics, Data Science & Data Governance; Commodities Technology & Trading; Consumer Products; CRM & Direct Marketing; Cybersecurity; Ecommerce & Digital Marketing; Human Resources; IT & Data Engineering; Market Research & Consumer Insights; Operations & Supply Chain; Private Equity & Portfolio Company Leadership; and Sales.
BrainWorks prides itself on quality, speed and GUARANTEED RESULTS, delivered through our unique QUASAR approach. When you partner with BrainWorks, your company will receive intelligence and industry expertise from consultants who are trustworthy, caring and passionate about your business needs. https://brainworksinc.com
- 5 Days Ago
Director of Research & Development
- The JMJ Consulting Group
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Rockford, IL
FULL_TIME
- General SummaryThe Research and Development (R&D) Director is responsible for directing day to day and short-term activities related to culinary development of new products or technologies and the com...
- 6 Days Ago
Director of Research & Development
- RR Donnelley
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Charles, IL
FULL_TIME
- Company DescriptionRRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the indu...
- 6 Days Ago
Director of Research and Development
- Pet-Ag, Inc.
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Hampshire, IL
FULL_TIME
- At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go. As employee owners, we support each ot...
- 8 Days Ago
Global Research and Development Director
- Nielsen-Massey Vanillas
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Waukegan, IL
FULL_TIME
- The CompanyWebsite: www.nielsenmassey.com Job DescriptionNielsen-Massey is a leader in the specialty foods world, specifically in the production and marketing of the world’s finest vanillas and flavor...
- 12 Days Ago
Director of Research Development
- Griffith Foods
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Alsip, IL
FULL_TIME
- Location: Alsip, IL Summary: Leads GFUS R&D implementation of technical experience, formula security, laboratory equipment, process, and talent management programs to support the Protein Processor Seg...
- 18 Days Ago
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- Confidential
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- SUMMARY Provide strategic and technical leadership in development of magnetic product for communication systems. Directi...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
R&D Director
- Aspire Bakeries
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Swedesboro, NJ
- Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed fr...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Research and Development
- Siete Family Foods
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Austin, TX
- If the Director of R&D role were a genre of music, it'd be techno. Like techno music, which beeps, bops, and repeats at ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Research and Development
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Arlington, VA
- I wanted to share a new opportunity with you (for you or your network). Our client, a very top food manufacturer based i...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
R&D Director
- The Judge Group
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Swedesboro, NJ
- Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed fr...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
VP Research Development
- Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
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San Diego, CA
- Sanford Burnham Prebys is a preeminent, independent biomedical research institute dedicated to understanding human biolo...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
Director of Research and Development
- Hiring Now!
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Beaverton, OR
- General SummaryThe Research and Development (R&D) Director is responsible for directing day to day and short-term activi...
- 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
R&D Director
- Aspire Bakeries
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Swedesboro, NJ
- Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed fr...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Illinois
Illinois (/ˌɪlɪˈnɔɪ/ (listen) IL-ih-NOY) is a state in the Midwestern and Great Lakes region of the United States. It has the fifth largest gross domestic product (GDP),
the sixth largest population, and the 25th largest land area of all U.S. states. Illinois is often noted as a microcosm of the entire United States. With Chicago in northeastern Illinois, small industrial cities and immense agricultural productivity in the north and center of the state, and natural resources such as coal, timber, and petroleum in the south, Illinois has a diverse economic base, and is a major transportation hu...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
$231,314 to $333,752
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What does a Research and Development Director do?
Research and Development Director in Lompoc, CA
The challenge, and the opportunity, begins on day one and ends with the development of breakthrough innovations that protect people and vital resources through clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
January 05, 2020
Research and Development Director in Hialeah, FL
Work out your initial timescale for how long you think development might reasonably take – then add almost the same amount of time again.
February 04, 2020
Research and Development Director in Longview, TX
Kao promotes R&D efforts in product design and applied technology along with consumer research, helping us achieve a deep understanding of the needs and lifestyles of global consumers.
November 28, 2019