Senior Research & Development (R&D) Analyst

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILIES Strategic Leadership • Define and execute the R&D strategy aligned with company vision and market opportunities • Identify emerging technologies and trends that could provide competitive advantages • Establish research priorities and allocate resources across multiple projects and initiatives • Collaborate with executive leadership to set innovation roadmaps and technology investments • Build partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry consortiums Team Management • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of researchers, engineers, and technical specialists • Foster a culture of innovation, experimentation, and continuous learning • Conduct performance evaluations, provide career development guidance, and manage succession planning • Recruit top technical talent and build diverse, high-performing teams • Promote cross-functional collaboration across R&D, product, engineering, and business units Technical Oversight • Oversee the end-to-end research and development lifecycle from concept to prototype • Ensure technical rigor, quality standards, and best practices across all R&D activities • Review and approve technical designs, research methodologies, and experimental approaches • Balance exploratory research with applied development to meet both short and longterm goals • Make critical decisions on technology stack, architecture, and development frameworks Project & Portfolio Management • Manage multiple concurrent R&D projects with varying timelines and complexity levels • Establish project milestones, success metrics, and governance frameworks • Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies • Optimize resource allocation and manage R&D budgets effectively • Ensure timely delivery of prototypes, proofs of concept, and production-ready solutions Innovation & Intellectual Property • Drive patent filings and protect company intellectual property • Establish processes for capturing, evaluating, and commercializing innovative ideas • Create mechanisms for knowledge sharing and documentation across the organization • Stay current with industry developments, competitor activities, and technological advancements • Present research findings at conferences and contribute to the technical community • Stakeholder Management • Communicate R&D progress, insights, and recommendations to executive leadership and board • Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders • Collaborate with product management to ensure research aligns with market needs • Work with business development teams to explore commercialization opportunities • Manage relationships with external vendors, partners, and research collaborators Performance & Reporting • Track R&D KPIs, including time-to-market, innovation ROI, and project success rate. • Present research findings, product concepts, and progress updates to senior management and stakeholders. KEY COMPETENCIES • Strategic and innovative thinking • Technical depth and curiosity • Leadership and people development • Cross-functional collaboration • Project and budget management • Intellectual property management • Market and trend awareness. • Detail-oriented, intellectually curious, and commercially astute. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field • Minimum of 8–10 years’ experience in R&D, product innovation, or technology development, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Proven record of developing and launching successful technology products or systems. • Strong knowledge of emerging technologies (e.g., AI, IoT, cloud computing, automation, or data analytics). • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and complex innovation projects. • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. • Exposure to digital transformation, emerging technologies, and product lifecycle development.