Senior Director, Research & Innovation Digital Platform

The Senior Director, R&D Digital Platform leads the strategy, development, and governance of digital platforms that power research and innovation across the TI&SC function. This executive role drives the adoption of advanced analytics, data science, and emerging technologies to accelerate product development, operational excellence, and transformational growth. The position is responsible for building a robust digital ecosystem, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring compliance and data integrity across global R&D initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Platform Integration

• Architect and implement a unified digital platform connecting all stages of R&D and product development within TI&SC.
• Integrate function-specific digital and AI tools into a scalable, cohesive ecosystem to maximize innovation and operational efficiency.

• Establish robust connections between TI&SC digital platforms and enterprise consumer data sources.
• Enable real-time consumer insights to guide research and innovation, ensuring development efforts are aligned with consumer needs and satisfaction.

• Develop and lead governance processes for reviewing, prioritizing, and aligning TI&SC digital investments and innovation initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with data integrity, security, and regulatory standards across all digital activities.

• Partner with R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other stakeholders to drive adoption and continuous improvement of the digital platform.
• Foster a culture of digital fluency, collaboration, and consumer-centric innovation across global teams.

• Define and track key performance indicators for platform adoption, consumer impact, and business value.
• Communicate platform strategy, progress, and insights to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making and resource allocation.

• Advanced degree in Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (Master's or PhD preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in digital platforms, data, or analytics, ideally within R&D or innovation-focused environments.
• Proven success in building and scaling digital ecosystems, integrating AI and consumer data into business processes.
• Expertise in platform architecture, cloud technologies, data governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management, strategic planning, and communication skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional, global teams and managing complex portfolios.
• Fluent in English; experience in multinational environments preferred.

• Strategic vision and systems thinking.
• Consumer-centric mindset and business partnership.
• Change leadership and influence across networks.
• Commitment to ethical data use, privacy, and company values.