Head of Research & Development - Feller

Head of Research & Development - Feller (m/w/d)
IMPACT starts with us
In this key role, you are responsible for the strategic direction and further development of Feller's Research & Development organization in Switzerland. You ensure close alignment between business strategy, market requirements, and technology development, and you lead your team to successfully deliver competitive, compliant, and industrial-ready products - embedded within the global environment of Electric.
All key information at a glance:
Location: Horgen, Switzerland
Contract: Permanent
Vacation: At least 5 weeks
Workload: 80-100%
Your contact: Larissa , Senior Talent Attraction Business Partner
Your IMPACT:
Overall responsibility for the strategic direction of Research & Development and the technology roadmap of Feller (including Wiring Devices, Electronics, SNAPFIX, KNX, and future platforms)
Management of the R&D project and innovation portfolio, including prioritization, resource planning, and budget responsibility
Leadership and development of a multidisciplinary R&D organization, including governance as well as resource and budget accountability
End-to-end responsibility for product development from ideation through industrialization and market launch
Ensuring time-to-market, quality, cost, and compliance targets
Acting as the central interface between Business, Operations, and European and global Electric stakeholders
Clear decision-making on technical, quality-related, and regulatory topics
Your Profile:
University degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a comparable technical discipline
Several years of leadership experience in Research & Development or Engineering within an industrial environment
Strong expertise in product development, industrialization, portfolio management, and stage-gate management
Strategic mindset combined with strong execution and decision-making capabilities
Confident communication at senior management level
Fluent English; German and/or French are an advantage
Your Next Step:
Apply online - of course. Apply even if you do not (yet) meet all requirements. We look forward to getting to know you. Please upload your résumé via our job portal.
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