Director of R&D, Loudspeaker Systems, Global

Reporting to our three Executive Directors of R&D, the Director of R&D, Global, leads one of three R&D product and technology branches of L-Acoustics: Loudspeaker Systems (other branches are Electronics and Software & Creative). Directly managing three Departments across Research, Technology & Platform and Product Development, they are responsible for the overall success of the branch in achieving long-term research goals for L-Acoustics to remain at the forefront of technological innovation, ensuring technologies and platforms are aligned and enabling best-in-class Product Development cycles. Owning the short-, mid- and long-term vision for the branch, they play a pivotal role in aligning the company’s technological capabilities with its strategic goals.  

In this capacity, they work closely with their peers spearheading the two other R&D branches to ensure cross-branch synergies and fostering a culture of collaboration across all three R&D branches. Furthermore, they are a driving force in establishing and maintaining cross-divisional collaboration, in particular with the Product Management Division and the Product Management Director in charge of Loudspeaker Systems from a Product Management side. 

More precisely, their key responsibilities include : 

Strategic Leadership:  

• Develop and execute the R&D strategy in alignment with the company’s business objectives, setting up the branch for success. 

• Develop/identify and integrate emerging technologies to maintain competitive advantage.  

• Establish and communicate a clear vision for R&D initiatives, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.  

• Drive the end-to-end strategy for the R&D branch from long-term research strategies to short-term product development lifecycles. 

Stakeholder Engagement:  

• Liaise with key stakeholders, including Product Management Directors and executive leadership, to ensure alignment and transparency. Build and maintain privileged communication with the Product Management Director in charge of the same branch. 

• Communicate R&D plans, progress, and results to internal and external stakeholders. Act as an ambassador for the R&D branch. 

• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align R&D efforts with business goals.  

Departmental Leadership:  

• Manage and provide strategic direction to Department leadership  

• Director of Research  

• Director of Technology  

• Director of Product Development.  

• Ensure each department aligns with the overall R&D strategy and company objectives.  

• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing among the Research, Technology & Platforms, and Product Development teams all the while encouraging transverse collaboration with their peers in the other R&D branches.  

Innovation and Technology Integration:  

• Drive the exploration and integration of new technologies and methodologies.   

• Oversee the development of technology platforms that support product innovation.  

• Ensure the continuous improvement of R&D processes and methodologies.  

Talent Development:  

• Attract, develop, and manage a diverse and inclusive team of R&D professionals.  

• Set clear, measurable goals and provide the necessary resources and training for team success.  

• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the R&D team.  

Performance Monitoring:  

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for R&D activities.  

• Regularly review and assess the performance of R&D projects and initiatives.  

• Implement corrective actions as needed to ensure the achievement of R&D goals.