Senior R&D Manager – Research & Innovation

🕒 March 17

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Switzerland Global Enterprise

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 1927

🤝 B2B

🛍️ eCommerce

B2B • eCommerce • Export

Switzerland Global Enterprise is a national platform that provides support to companies in Switzerland to promote their products and services in international markets. The organization offers various services including market entry advice, networking opportunities, and information on trade regulations, helping Swiss businesses to successfully expand and thrive globally.

📋 Description

• Lead advanced and exploratory R&D programs focused on future energy transmission technologies. • Drive blue-sky thinking beyond incremental product development, identifying disruptive concepts and emerging trends. • Explore innovations in areas such as HVDC/HVAC transmission, power systems, power electronics, grid digitalization, advanced materials, insulation systems, and grid resilience. • Translate early-stage research into strategic technology options, platforms, and intellectual property. • Develop long-term technology and research roadmaps aligned with energy transition, sustainability, and grid modernization needs. • Lead and inspire globally distributed, multicultural R&D teams. • Foster an entrepreneurial research culture that encourages experimentation, learning, and calculated risk-taking. • Build strong external collaborations with universities, research institutes, utilities, startups, and industry consortia. • Represent the company in international research programs, innovation ecosystems, and standardization bodies.

🎯 Requirements

• Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Electrical Engineering, Power Systems, Energy Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience. • Significant experience in R&D or advanced research within energy transmission, power systems, or related industries. • Strong technical credibility in areas such as high-voltage systems, power electronics, grid technologies, or electrical infrastructure. • Proven experience leading exploratory or breakthrough research initiatives. • Ability to operate effectively in complex, global, matrix organizations. • A curious, forward-looking mindset with the ability to navigate ambiguity and long-term horizons. • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-influencing skills across cultures.

🏖️ Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided: No