Shape the Future of Industrial Flow Solutions
Lead the innovations that will define the future of the Business Unit Industry Solutions. As Head of R&D BU Industry Solutions, you will shape our technology agenda, build world-class engineering capabilities, and turn innovation into sustainable business success. In return, we offer a highly visible leadership role with executive exposure, the opportunity to influence strategic decisions, and the freedom to create lasting impact through technology, people, and products.
Head of R&D Business Unit Industry Solutions (m/f/d)Your tasks:
Build, lead, and develop a world-class R&D organization with around 75 employees, fostering technical excellence, leadership capability, and strong succession pipelines
Define and execute the R&D and technology strategy, translating business priorities into a clear roadmap for innovation and growth
Drive future competitiveness through technology development, capability building, and strategic partnerships
Ensure reliable execution of the R&D portfolio, balancing innovation, product development priorities, and resource allocation
Establish strong technical governance, engineering standards, and decision-making processes across products and systems
Foster a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous learning, and customer-focused engineering excellence
Your profile:
Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical discipline
At least 8 years' experience in a similar role and demonstrated success in leading and transforming large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations
Proven track record in senior R&D, Engineering, Technology, or Product Development leadership roles within industrial or engineering-driven businesses
Strong experience developing technology roadmaps, innovation strategies, and differentiated product portfolios
Strategic business mindset with the ability to align technology investments, resources, and capabilities with long-term business objectives
Inspirational and authentic leader who combines technical credibility with a passion for developing people, teams, and engineering culture
Your contact:
René Paparusso
Team Lead Talent Acquisition Management Switzerland
Phone: +41 52 547 10 79
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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Contact person:
René Paparusso Talent Acquisition Specialist [email protected]Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button. The recruiter’s email is for enquiries only.
Skills Required
- Master's degree or PhD in Engineering, Technology, or a related technical discipline
- At least 8 years of experience in a similar leadership role
- Demonstrated success leading and transforming large, multidisciplinary engineering organizations
- Proven experience in senior R&D, Engineering, Technology, or Product Development leadership roles
- Experience within industrial or engineering-driven businesses
- Experience developing technology roadmaps, innovation strategies, and differentiated product portfolios
- Strategic business mindset aligning technology investments, resources, and capabilities with long-term objectives
- Technical credibility and demonstrated ability to develop people, teams, and engineering culture
What We Do
GF – with its three divisions GF Piping Systems, GF Casting Solutions, and GF Machining Solutions – offers products and solutions that enable the safe transport of liquids and gases, as well as lightweight casting components and high-precision manufacturing technologies. As a sustainability and innovation leader, GF strives to achieve profitable growth while offering superior value to its customers for more than 200 years. Founded in 1802, the Corporation is headquartered in Switzerland and present in 34 countries with 138 companies, 60 of which are production companies with 83 facilities. GF’s 15’207 employees worldwide generated sales of CHF 3’998 million in 2022.
