Head of R&d

FULL TIME / TROYES, FRANCE
**HEAD OF R&D **M/F***

❶ OUR MISSION
**We believe in a future where nature and technology could blend, to address the next technological challenges. **Woodoo
is specialized in groundbreaking biomaterials based on the structural transformation of wood at the molecular level. Our
aeronautics, luxury or consumer electronics. We are here to help the industry reduce its carbon footprint by providing
alternatives to carbon-emissive materials. We strive to produce renewable materials from regenerative forestry. Woodoo
has won more than 40 major international and national awards (from MIT, World Economic Forum, Horizon H2020, Solar
Impulse Foundation ).**
❷ à Propose, define and implement a project strategy according to the company's "product and market strategy"
à Organize and plan R&D projects, the activities, studies and resources that result from them (human, budgetary,

technical, informational)
à Carry out opportunity and feasibility studies for product/process development projects
à Launch and validate prototypes, in conjunction with the sales teams and customers
à Manage/monitor tests and trials, exploit results and determine product, material and process adjustments
à Work with internal and external industrial teams to benefit from their feedback, challenge ideas and seek ways to

optimize
à Manage intellectual property (patents, trademarks, registered designs, etc.)
à Participation in technological, competitive, scientific and technical monitoring
à Manage your team and ensure the development of their skills
à Manage your budget and report on the progress of projects
à Make the link between research activities and the associated development for industrialization
à Create links with the local and national industrial fabric
à Act as a link between Woodoo research and customers during projects
à Attend customer meetings and support them in the progress of their projects

❸ YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
à You have a total of 10 to 15 years of experience, including experience in budget management and project management

in the research field
à You have strong knowledge and skills in wood, composites (preferably natural fibers), delignification, and the research

world in general
à Professional English and French are essential
à You have a higher scientific education such as Bac +5 or an engineering degree or a PhD

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encouraged to apply.