Hiring: Director of Research and Development – Portfolio Management Company: Balchem Corporation Location: Montvale, NJ Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 14:04:42 Target Skills & Keywords : Portfolio Management, Project Management, R About the job Experience: •10+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, or related roles within technical, R&D, or CPG environments Required Skills: •The Director of Research & Development – Portfolio Management serves as the R&D leader responsible for portfolio visibility, prioritization, stage-gate process effectiveness, and execution discipline across the Human Nutrition & Health (HNH) business. •Accountable for the safety of all R&D personnel and activities within scope, promoting a culture of zero injuries. •Ensure all R&D activities comply with regulatory, quality, and corporate standards. •Serves as the R&D leader for portfolio management, execution discipline, and reporting across HNH. •Leads the development, maintenance, and visibility of the R&D project portfolio across all HNH business units. •Partners with Food Solutions, M&N, and Technical Operations leadership to align on project prioritization, sequencing, and trade-off decisions. •Ensures that projects are clearly defined with scope, objectives, timelines, and success criteria, and that prioritization decisions are supported by structured data, defined evaluation criteria, and alignment to portfolio balance and resource capacity. •Ensures appropriate portfolio balance across market-driven NPD, customer-driven NPD, and support projects, aligned to defined frameworks and available resources. Qualifications: •BS in Business, Science, Engineering, or a related field is required. An advanced degree (MBA, M.S., or similar) is preferred. •Minimum of 10+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, or related roles within technical, R&D, or CPG environments •Proven experience leading project management teams and complex cross-functional portfolios. •PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent project management certification is strongly preferred •In-depth knowledge of product development lifecycles, including market-driven innovation, customer-driven NPD, and commercialization processes. •Strong business acumen, including experience with financial metrics, portfolio valuation, and resource planning. •Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. •Strong leadership skills, with experience developing and managing teams. •Outstanding communication and facilitation skills, capable of driving alignment across diverse stakeholders. •Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, cross-functional organization. Compensation: •$180,000 - $220,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!