Recruitment for Chief R&D Officers, Heads of Innovation and R&D Specialists
15+ years
in the Executive Search market
- Partnerships with 150+ companies, including 15+ Forbes-listed companies
- Recruitment experience across 15 countries
- We rank among the leading Executive Search agencies
Executive Search for Research & Development
Our search coverage: Russia, the CIS, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia
R&D is a strategic hub for innovation, technological development and new products.
Companies need leaders who can:
- manage new product development (NPD),
- lead technical development and engineering projects,
- introduce innovations and advanced technologies,
- integrate R&D into business strategy and production processes,
- reduce time to market and strengthen the company’s competitive position.
We specialize in recruiting Chief R&D Officers, Heads of Innovation, Product Development Directors and specialists in technical and scientific research.
Recruitment Across Key R&D Functions
New Product Development (NPD) • Technical Development & Engineering • Scientific Research & Applied Science • Innovation & Technology Projects • Laboratory Research & Prototyping • R&D Project Management • Product Testing & Certification • Digital R&D • Intellectual Property & Patent Management • Open Innovation & Startup Collaboration
R&D Roles We Recruit for
Executive Search for C-Level and Senior Leadership Roles
Chief R&D Officer; Vice President of Research & Development; Innovation Director; Product Development Director; Head of Technical Development; Head of New Product Development (NPD); Head of Research; Head of Applied Science; Technology Development Director; Head of Laboratory Innovation Projects
Recruitment for R&D Managers and Specialists
R&D Manager; New Product Development Manager; Innovation Manager; Technical Development Manager; Product Development Engineer; Research Scientist; Laboratory Manager; Prototyping Engineer; Certification Specialist; Technology Implementation Engineer
Recruitment by Industry
Manufacturing
Automotive • Machinery Manufacturing • Metalworking • Chemicals • Robotics (Legged and Humanoid Robots)
IT & Digital
SaaS • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Cybersecurity • DevOps • Systems Architecture • API Integration
Logistics & Transport
Third-Party Logistics (3PL) • Last-Mile Delivery • Multimodal Logistics • Warehousing & Supply Chain Systems
Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Leaders in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing • Biotechnology • Healthcare Networks
Energy & Mining
Executives and specialists in oil and gas, energy and processing industries
E-Commerce, FinTech & EdTech
Product Management • Platforms • Growth • Agile • Risk Management • AI-Based Learning • User Journeys
Retail & FMCG
Food & Non-Food Retail • Retail Chain Management • Category Management
Consulting & Investments
Strategy & Financial Consulting • Private Equity • M&A • Family Offices
HoReCa
Restaurant Chains • Hotels • Foodservice
Construction & Real Estate Development
Leaders in Project Management • Real Estate Development • Procurement
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Agribusiness • Processing • Production Management
Media, Digital & Advertising
Creative Agencies • Media Groups • Advertising Platforms • Digital Production • Content Marketing • Performance Marketing & Events
International Executive Search for R&D Roles
Russia: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Central Russia, Northwestern Russia, the Volga Region, the Urals, Siberia, Southern Russia and the Russian Far East
CIS: Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan
International projects: Europe, Asia, the Americas and the Middle East
Top 10
recruitment agencies in MoscowWhat M-Choice Clients Receive
- A team of partners and consultants — support at every stage
- Access to executives capable of driving strategic growth and business resilience
- Industrial talent market insights and advice
- Talent mapping and compensation benchmarking
- Employer brand representation: we communicate your company’s values and strengthen its appeal to candidates.
- End-to-end support, from search and assessment to the executive’s first day and integration into the new team.
M-Choice’s Approach to Executive Recruitment
We build leadership teams equipped to meet future business challenges. We work through long-term partnerships, treating each recruitment project as an investment in your business’s resilience.
Upon request, we provide:
- a company presentation outlining our experience and approach;
- recruitment case studies;
- a customized proposal tailored to your specific business needs.
Case Studies
Search for top executives and key specialists
Russia's largest classifieds platform, an IT sector leader: 10,000+ employees — ForbesWe recruited an HR Director and leaders in FP&A, business development, marketing and e-commerce, strengthening the team in key roles.
A leading IT solutions developer for the banking sector, part of the VTB ecosystem (22,000 employees, Forbes)We recruited the Academy CEO, HR Director, IoT Director, digital transformation leaders, and heads of compensation and benefits, communications and Agile.
One of Russia's largest retailers, a chain of 27,000 stores (360,000 employees, Forbes)Filled top management positions: Deputy District Director, Head of Procurement, District CFO, Chief Operating Officer and key mid-level managers
A unique omnichannel food ecosystem with proprietary food technologies and food servicesSearch for a VP of Marketing, Brand Director, Head of SMM and Head of Training. Strengthened the brand and customer experience
Media Coverage and Articles
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