R&D Manager
$140k - $160kLaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is partnering with a leading automotive aftermarket products organization to hire an R&D Manager to lead research, product development, and innovation initiatives within the business unit. This role will be responsible for developing differentiated products, leading technical teams, evaluating emerging technologies, managing product formulation and testing, and driving new products from concept through launch. The ideal candidate is an experienced R&D leader with a strong background in lubricant chemistry, automotive products, and new product development who can translate market needs and technical opportunities into profitable business solutions.
Key DetailsCompensation: $150,000-160,000 annually
Benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance available
Location: Great Tampa, FL
Work Model: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation Assistance: Yes
What's the job?
Lead the R&D function and supervise technical teams responsible for research, product development, testing, and commercialization
Support business strategy through market trend analysis, competitive research, technology evaluation, and claims development
Lead new product development initiatives from ideation through formulation, testing, qualification, manufacturing scale-up, and launch
Develop and maintain a pipeline of innovative products that address customer needs and create differentiated market opportunities
Provide technical expertise in lubricant chemistry and automotive oils and industrial fluids
Manage product performance testing, qualification, validation, and competitive comparisons
Partner with Marketing and business leadership to translate customer needs, market trends, and emerging technologies into product opportunities
Establish and manage project milestones, timelines, budgets, and key performance indicators
Lead continuous product differentiation and process improvement initiatives
Develop strong relationships with suppliers, universities, customers, and other external technical partners
Collaborate with other business units to assess opportunities, build capabilities, and accelerate innovation
Support product lifecycle planning and maintain strong supplier relationships
Apply stage-gate processes and 80/20 management principles to prioritize and execute R&D initiatives
Foster a collaborative, accountable, innovative, and solution-oriented R&D culture
Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality, and regulatory requirements
Travel as needed to support customers, suppliers, partners, and business initiatives
What's needed?
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related technical field; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience leading technical or R&D teams
Strong experience with lubricant materials, particularly oils and industrial fluids used in automotive applications
Proven experience leading successful new product launches
Strong understanding of innovation funnels and stage-gate product development processes
Experience with product formulation, testing, qualification, validation, and manufacturing scale-up
Strong supplier relationship management experience
Experience maintaining ISO standards and managing product lifecycles
Proven ability to translate market trends and customer needs into tangible product solutions
Strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to lead collaborative and accountable technical teams
Ability to prioritize projects and respond quickly to changing market conditions
Innovative, curious, flexible, and solutions-oriented mindset
Strong commitment to safety
Willingness to travel as required
What's in it for me?
Opportunity to lead the R&D function and directly influence product innovation and business growth
Significant ownership over new product development, formulation, testing, and commercialization
Opportunity to develop a differentiated portfolio of automotive aftermarket products
High visibility and collaboration with Marketing, Business Unit leadership, suppliers, customers, and external technical partners
Ability to shape R&D strategy and build a strong culture of innovation and accountability
Exposure to emerging technologies, market trends, and new product opportunities
Opportunity to make a direct impact on profitable growth through innovation and product development
Leadership role with significant technical and strategic influence
Thank you,
Nick Roche
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