Senior R&D Project Manager – Innovation & Strategic Execution

About the role

We are seeking a seasoned Senior R&D Project Manager to lead end‑to‑end product innovation and strategic execution across a remote‑first environment. The role reports to the CTO / VP of Research & Innovation and partners closely with executive leadership to translate scientific concepts into commercial pipelines.

Key responsibilities

• Direct the full product lifecycle from preliminary research and proof‑of‑concept through to market rollout, ensuring alignment with regulatory and IP requirements.
• Lead and coordinate distributed, cross‑functional teams of scientists, engineers, designers and commercial partners using Agile and Stage‑Gate frameworks.
• Develop technical roadmaps, track milestones, allocate resources and manage budgets to mitigate risk and deliver solutions on time and under budget.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience managing R&D projects and delivering innovative solutions in global or remote settings.
• Proven ability to oversee distributed engineering and research teams, enforce quality controls, and communicate technical feasibility to executive stakeholders.
• Strong background in regulatory compliance, intellectual‑property mapping and budgetary governance.