Ascendion
Department : Engineering
Company: Ascendion
Basking Ridge, NJ | Full time |
Company Snapshot
Ascendion is a digital engineering solutions company that develops and manages software platforms and products. These solutions support growth and create experiences for consumers and employees. Ascendion provides capabilities in engineering, cloud, data, experience design, and talent solutions to help enterprise clients with digital transformation. Headquartered in New Jersey, the company has a global workforce of over 6,000. Its mission is to “engineer to elevate life.”
The workplace culture emphasizes opportunity, inclusion, and partnership, fostering a community of innovators. Employees are encouraged to build technology for leading brands, solve complex problems, develop new skills, and master their craft through training and hands-on experience. The culture supports sharing ideas, learning, experiences, and successes, allowing everyone to perform at their best.
Role Overview / Mission
The R&D Director will lead the research and development function, guiding strategy and managing teams to drive innovation, advance product development, and ensure alignment with company objectives and market needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead research and development strategy, ensuring alignment with company goals and market trends.
* Manage a team of researchers, scientists, and engineers to foster creativity and drive excellence in product development.
* Analyze emerging technologies and industry trends to identify innovation opportunities and competitive advantages.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, enhance productivity, and promote continuous improvement.
* Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and successful completion of R&D initiatives.
* Drive intellectual property development by identifying, protecting, and leveraging key innovations.
Required Qualifications / Skills
* Advanced degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
* Proven track record of leading R&D teams.
* Expertise in project management, budget planning, and strategic decision-making.
* Strong communication skills for engaging with stakeholders, presenting research findings, and facilitating collaboration.
* Creative thinking and a commitment to delivering innovative solutions.
* Ability to manage complex situations, adapt to change, and succeed in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Location & Work Setup
This is a remote position.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary for this position is between $190,000 – $200,000 annually. The final salary within this range may be influenced by factors such as geography, market conditions, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 5 personal days accrued annually (meeting local paid sick and safe time laws), 10-15 days of paid vacation time, 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per calendar year, and access to the Ascendion Learning Management System.
Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
Posted: Sep 08, 2025
Expires: Oct 08, 2025