R&D Director
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Grundfos is seeking an R&D Director to lead the global dosing and disinfection product development, shaping technology roadmaps, budgets, and cross functional delivery of compliant, scalable water treatment solutions. In this Head of Product Development role you will translate divisional strategy into market leading platforms, drive architecture and platform decisions, and build capabilities in systems engineering, fluid handling, controls, and regulatory compliance. The right candidate combines an engineering degree with international leadership and deep fluency in dosing or related fluid chemical systems, plus experience with platform based development and external partners. To apply, emphasize strategic roadmapping, cross functional influence, and proven launches; show collaborative, performance driven impact. Benefits include flexible work, annual bonuses, health insurance, volunteering days, and development opportunities.
Are you ready to lead the technology direction and product development strategy for dosing and disinfection solutions that help protect water quality worldwide? Join us in our mission to pioneer smarter solutions for moving and transforming water, reducing energy consumption, and improving quality of life.
As our new Head of Product Development, Dosing & Disinfection, you will lead the global product development portfolio for dosing and disinfection, driving technology roadmaps, building organizational capabilities, and delivering competitive, compliant, and scalable solutions aligned with divisional strategy and market needs.
What you will be doing
As a key member of the Dosing & Disinfection Product Development team, you will shape the future of water treatment technology by translating strategy into market-leading products that deliver performance, quality, and compliance at scale.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead the dosing & disinfection development portfolio with full accountability for delivery, budgets, resources, and technical direction.
- Drive the technology roadmap across chemical dosing, disinfection methods, control systems, and application integration.
- Build critical competencies within systems engineering, fluid handling, controls, and compliance.
- Act as senior technical leader for architecture, platform, and make/buy decisions, balancing performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Translate divisional strategy into a focused and competitive product and technology roadmap.
- Strengthen collaboration across Product Management, Operations, Quality, and external partners while fostering a high-performance development culture.
What makes you a great fit
You are an experienced product development leader with strong technical expertise in dosing, disinfection, or related fluid and chemical systems. You combine business acumen with the ability to build and lead high-performing international teams.
We imagine you have:
- An engineering degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., chemical, mechanical, control engineering, or similar).
- Proven experience leading product development in an international, cross-functional environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of dosing, disinfection, or related fluid and chemical handling systems.
- The ability to drive strategic decisions and align senior stakeholders.
It is a plus if you also have:
- Experience with systems engineering and platform-based product development.
- Knowledge of regulatory compliance within water treatment or chemical handling products.
- Experience managing external development partners and technology suppliers.
Why you will love working here
- Flexible working arrangements, including home-working opportunities and parental support.
- Annual bonuses, health insurance, and a strong focus on employee well-being.
- Three additional paid volunteering days each year.
- On-demand learning opportunities and structured development programs to support your personal and professional growth.