Are you an experienced and business-oriented R&D leader who wants to shape the future of agricultural technology? Do you thrive in an international environment where innovation, customer value, and operational excellence go hand in hand? As Head of R&D Business Line Agriculture, you will play a key role in driving technology development and product development excellence for the future of farming.About the RoleAs Head of Research and Development - Business Line Agriculture, you will have overall responsibility for the R&D organization within JOST’s Business Line Agriculture. You will lead and develop the R&D function with a clear focus on innovation, product development, quality, efficiency, and long-term competitiveness. The Agriculture R&D function covers 2 brands and 7 sites across 4 continents. In close collaboration with business management, product management, operations, sales, and other stakeholders, you will ensure that our R&D activities support the strategic direction of the business line and meet current and future customer and regulatory needs.You will be part of the Business Line Agriculture management team and report to Head of Business Line Agriculture and VP of Product Development JOST. The role is located in Umeå, Brännland, Sweden.Your ResponsibilitiesLead, develop, and set the direction for the R&D organization within Business Line Agriculture, including building leadership capability, collaboration, and engagement.Secure delivery of the product roadmap in cooperation with Product Management, with clear R&D execution and technology contribution.Drive innovation, product development, and continuous improvement across the full product lifecycle.Ensure efficient R&D processes, methods and tools together with effective…