AVP, Portfolio Credit
Synchrony
PythonSQL
Vice President, Research and Development
Veralto
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wood Dale • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
Visit company websiteJob Level
Lead
About the role
- Provide global leadership and direction across multiple R&D development sites in creating and delivering innovative, sustainable, highly reliable, and usable solutions for customers across printing technologies, software services, and consumables
- Improve and build a world-class R&D organization through identification, hiring, development, and retention of diverse talent
- Cultivate a collaborative and inclusive work environment
- Formulate and implement long-term strategy for new and emerging technologies in core and adjacent markets
- Serve as a cross-functional champion between Product Management, Operations, Quality, and R&D to ensure seamless product development and launches
- Partner with Product Management and Senior Leadership to prioritize and develop products with the right feature sets
- Deploy and improve Veralto Enterprise System tools to improve productivity and project execution
- Support continuous quality improvement, cost reduction, and lifecycle management of current products
- Collaborate with the Intellectual Property team to secure patent rights for new products
- Establish and manage the operating budget and provide technical assistance to other departments
- Drive coordination and exchange between multiple global R&D sites to standardize best practices
Requirements
- Advanced Technical Degree: Master's or PhD in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related technical discipline with deep expertise in printing technologies, ink jet systems, laser marking, or industrial automation
- Senior R&D Leadership Experience: Minimum 15+ years in R&D with at least 8-10 years in senior leadership roles managing large, geographically distributed technical teams (100+ engineers)
- Product Development & Commercialization: Proven track record of successfully bringing complex hardware/software products from concept to market launch in industrial or manufacturing environments
- Global Operations Management: Experience leading multi-site R&D organizations across different countries/cultures, with demonstrated ability to standardize processes and drive collaboration across global teams
- Strategic Technology Vision: Strong background in developing long-term technology roadmaps, identifying emerging market opportunities, and translating customer needs into innovative product solutions
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Extensive experience partnering with Product Management, Operations, Quality, and Commercial teams to drive seamless product development and launch execution
- Business Acumen & Budget Management: Demonstrated success managing significant R&D budgets ($50M+), understanding P&L impact, and making strategic investment decisions
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Preferred: Experience in packaging, consumer goods, and pharmaceutical industries; familiarity with Lean/Six Sigma methodologies; international assignment experience
Benefits
- paid time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k) to eligible employees
- ongoing opportunities to deepen your skillset and pursue your ambitions
- comprehensive benefits package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
printing technologiesink jet systemslaser markingindustrial automationproduct developmentcommercializationLeanSix SigmaR&D budget managementtechnical strategy
Soft skills
leadershipcollaborationstrategic visioncross-functional leadershipbusiness acumenteam developmentinclusive work environmentcommunicationproblem-solvingtalent retention
Certifications
Master's degreePhDLean certificationSix Sigma certification
