Head of R&D – Instruments/Solutions for Materials Characterization

About Mettler ToledoMETTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary R&D organization of approximately 25 experts across Hardware, Software, Physics, Analytics, and Technical Documentation.
• Drive the future product portfolio and technology roadmap in close collaboration with Product Management and Marketing.
• Ensure excellence across the entire product development lifecycle, from concept and system architecture through market launch and product maintenance.
• Drive engineering excellence by strengthening development processes, requirements management, verification, validation, documentation, and execution discipline across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Define and optimize the balance between internal development capabilities and external development partners to accelerate innovation and execution.
• Build and leverage strategic partnerships with universities, research institutes, and external development partners.
• Own the R&D budget, resource allocation, recruitment activities, and organizational development of the department.
• Drive innovation, cost competitiveness, product serviceability, product transfer initiatives, and accelerated time to market while supporting global manufacturing strategies.

What You Need to Succeed

• University degree in Engineering, Physics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline, ideally complemented by a business qualification such as an MBA, Executive Master, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading complex instrument, mechatronic, or high tech product development projects from concept to market launch.
• Several years of leadership experience managing multidisciplinary R&D teams within an international matrix environment.
• Strong engineering background in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, systems engineering, hardware development, and software-enabled product solutions.
• Experience collaborating with external development partners, universities, research institutes, or innovation ecosystems.
• Solid experience working with PLM and PDM environments to support efficient product development and lifecycle management.
• Track record of driving innovation, continuous improvement, organizational development, and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, combined with a visible, hands on, and empowering leadership style characterized by close collaboration with teams and active engagement across the organization.

Our Offer to You

• Flexible working hours (depending on the role), a hybrid work model, and a wide portfolio of training opportunities
• A 40-hour work week with at least 25 vacation days per year, plus 4 to 7 additional days off between bank holidays
• Free parking and direct access to public transport
• Healthy lunches cooked onsite at our own METTLER TOLEDO restaurant, with special prices for employees 
• A range of additional attractive benefits, including employee discounts at select area businesses

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