Research Director is responsible for overseeing multiple teams and ensuring alignment with strategic and financial planning of the cluster while driving innovation in research approaches.
Responsibilities

Client Management

Responsible for multiple accounts in the cluster and the business development


Strategy

a. Define team objectives and growth opportunities
b. Responsible for ensuring alignment with the organization's goals and objectives
c. Work closely with other departments and other clusters to identify needs and opportunities and constantly improve internal collaboration


Revenue

a. Ensure that the accounts deliver the expected revenue target and profitability
b. Responsible for the overall revenue amounting to minimum 2 m


Project Management

a. Supervises the Research team to ensure the projects are delivered on time and with high standards of quality
b. Provide support to the Research teams during clients meetings and for complex / strategic research proposals or tenders


People

a. Manages a minimum of 5 team members directly or indirectly
b. Mentor teams in research skills and their career development
c. Manage team budget and resources



Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of higher education with knowledge in market research and / or sensory research
Knowledge of food and / or cosmetic products quantitative consumer research methodologies sensory methodologies and statistics.
Significant experience in a Research manager role at SAM or in other companies
Experience in leading and mentoring research teams
Skills in managing budgets
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and the local language
Proficiency in MS Office : Word Excel PowerPoint etc
Strong leadership abilities to manage teams and oversee large-scale research initiatives
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Rigorous responsive and proactive

Remote Work: No
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Skills
Laboratory Experience, ELISA, Immunoassays, Mammalian Cell Culture, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Research Experience, Cell Culture, Molecular Biology, Microscopy, Research Laboratory Experience, Western Blot
Vacancy: 1
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