Head, Research and Development (R&D) at Daily Trust

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for new product development.
• Conduct research into new businesses and evaluate their potentials.
• Stays aware of market development in the industry and the general economy as a whole.
• Advises company clients, including direct involvement in product presentations to clients and other stakeholders.
• Proactively suggest process optimization and develop other products for the company.
• Maintain strict control of the company’s intellectual property.
• Tracks global trends in Media and propose seamless integration of these in the Nigerian Media Scenario.
• Updates the stakeholders on latest development in the Print/Media Industry and Technology related to this industry.

Requirements

• A postgraduate/graduate of Operations Research. Production Management or relevant discipline with a minimum of 2nd Class Upper.
• Seven 7-10 years relevant working experience in Research and Development.
• Experience in the media industry will be an added advantage.
• Computer Literacy in office productivity tools and database software.
• Deep understanding of Research Methodology and Execution.

Competencies:

• Ability to maintain effective working relations as a team leader.
• Strong interpersonal skill and ability to establish good leadership with respect for diversity.
• Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to keep abreast of new developments.
• Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheets.
• Sound knowledge and exposure to administrative and financial management issues.

Remuneration
The Salary attached to the job is competitive and within the industry range.