Vice President, Research & Development

Company: SharkNinja
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Location: Greater London
Job Description:

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5‑star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world.

About the Role

This isn’t just an R&D leadership role – it’s your chance to shape the future of how millions of people experience their homes every day. As Vice President of R&D for Shark’s Home Environment and Non‑Robotic Floorcare categories you will set the vision, steer the strategy, and raise the bar for what great looks like.

What You’ll Do

  • Set the vision: define and drive the long‑term R&D and technology strategy across key categories, future‑focused, bold, and built to win.
  • Lead innovation at scale: balance breakthrough ideas with real‑world delivery, ensuring a strong pipeline from concept to shelf.
  • Own the portfolio: prioritize what matters, manage risk, and keep programs on track, on budget, and ahead of expectations.
  • Push what’s possible: explore emerging tech, new materials, and smarter architectures turning insight into competitive advantage.
  • Collaborate like a pro: partner across Design, Product, Operations, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to bring ideas to life seamlessly.
  • Build a world‑class team: inspire, grow, and scale a global R&D organization that thrives on curiosity, pace, and accountability.
  • Drive results: use data, insight, and instinct to guide decisions, influence leadership, and deliver meaningful business impact.

What You’ll Bring

  • Deep experience: 20+ years leading Engineering or R&D, including running large, complex, global teams and portfolios.
  • Proven impact: a track record of delivering standout consumer products that define and redefine categories.
  • Strategic mindset: think big, act decisively, and align teams around a clear direction.
  • Leadership presence: confident influencing at the highest levels, whether with executive stakeholders or the board.
  • Consumer obsession: anticipate customers and build products they didn’t know they needed.
  • Data‑driven thinking: comfortable using numbers to prioritize, justify investment, and make smart calls.
  • Technical depth: experience with airflow, performance‑driven systems, or similar complex engineering challenges.
  • Energy and pace: thrive in fast‑moving environments and love turning bold ideas into reality.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high‑impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—you’ll disrupt entire markets.

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Life At SharkNinja.

Outrageously Extraordinary

We support all associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success.

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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com.

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Posted: March 23rd, 2026