Director of Research & Development - RR Donnelley

RRD is a leading global provider of marketing, packaging, print, and supply chain solutions that elevate engagement across the complete customer journey. The company offers the industry’s most trusted portfolio of creative execution and world-wide business process consulting, with services designed to lower environmental impact. With 22,000 clients, including 93% of the Fortune 100, and 32,000 employees across 28 countries, RRD brings the expertise, execution, and scale designed to transform customer touchpoints into meaningful moments of impact.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading, overseeing, and aligning the operational aspects of the R&D Department to ensure efficient and effective execution of projects and initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies and business objectives. Implement best practices, oversee project management, and ensure compliance with standards while driving continuous improvement to maximize productivity.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning:
  • Develop and implement strategic plans to drive innovation and achieve R&D objectives in alignment with company goals and customer needs
  • Identify opportunities for growth and improvement within the R&D operations function
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategic decision-making

• Project Management:
  • Oversee project management processes, including planning, execution, monitoring, and reporting
  • Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and according to quality standards
  • Identify and mitigate risks to project success, escalating issues as needed

• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  • Work with internally to align R&D activities with business priorities and customer needs
  • Collaborate with teams on R&D business metrics, focusing on productivity analysis and margin and cost programs
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to ensure alignment and subsequent buy-in for R&D initiatives

• Act as the knowledge expert for R&D, maintaining and improving all R&D-related information

• Implement processes and procedures to support compliance and quality assurance efforts, process improvement, trials, and R&D initiatives

• Lead and manage the R&D team, providing guidance, direction, and support to ensure optimal performance

Skills and Certifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

• Effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis

• Excellent leadership, time management, attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills, listening, decision-making, and organization skills

• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel skills

• Demonstrated people-development skills, including coaching, team-building, and training skills

Bachelor's degree with a business emphasis or related discipline with 10+ years of related experience in leading/guiding an R&D team/function or similar leadership role

The national pay range for this role is $129,900.00 - $265,100.00. The pay range may be slightly lower or higher based on the geographic location of the hired employee. The actual pay offered may vary based upon, but not limited to: education, skills, experience, proficiency, performance, shift and location. In addition to base salary, depending on the role, the total compensation package may also include participation in a bonus, commission or incentive program. RRD offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with match, life insurance and other voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, plus tuition assistance, maternity leave, adoption assistance, and employer/partner discounts.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans