Director of R&D leading enterprise strategy for innovation and emerging technology in financial services. Shaping research agenda to drive business outcomes and maintain competitive advantage.
Responsibilities
Define and maintain the enterprise R&D strategy in alignment with business priorities and enterprise innovation objectives.
Proactively identify and assess emerging technologies, scientific advancements, and market trends with potential to create transformative business value.
Build a balanced R&D portfolio spanning horizon-one incremental improvements to horizon-three breakthrough innovations.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align research agendas with strategic goals, regulatory considerations, and customer needs.
Oversee the design, execution, and evaluation of R&D projects, ensuring rigor, scalability, and relevance to business challenges.
Partner with AI, Automation, Innovation Enablement, and core technology functions to ensure integration and commercialization of R&D outputs.
Maintain a robust R&D pipeline, tracking progress from exploration to pilot to production.
Define, track, and report key performance indicators (KPIs) for R&D initiatives.
Lead stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure buy-in and alignment on research priorities and outcomes.
Serve as a visible advocate for R&D, inspiring curiosity and experimentation across the organization.
Communicate findings and insights in a clear, actionable way for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, design, or related technical field, or equivalent combination of education and/or related professional work experience; advanced degree preferred.
12+ years leading R&D, product innovation, or emerging technology initiatives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Proven success in delivering research outcomes that translate into tangible business value.
Strong collaboration skills with the ability to partner effectively across business, technology, and governance functions.
Experience defining and managing R&D portfolios, roadmaps, and KPIs.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex research into business-relevant insights.
Preferred: Experience in regulated industries such as insurance or financial services.
Experience leading research partnerships with universities, startups, or industry consortia.
Familiarity with intellectual property management and technology transfer processes.
Demonstrated thought leadership in emerging technologies and their business applications.
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