Vice President of Research & Development Quantum computers will be as transformative to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30.Our team is creatingthehardware foundation to make this revolution possible. We are seeking a Vice President of R&D; to lead, scale, and operationalize our scientific research organization. This is a pivotal executive role responsible for executing our R&D; strategy and bridging the gap between long-term scientific innovation and near-term commercial reality.

Reporting to the CTO and partnering closely with Product & Manufacturing leadership, you will build a high-performing scientific team and ensure that our breakthroughs incryogenictechnologies transition effectively into engineered, manufacturable, and commerciallyviablesolutions.

Scientific

Strategy & Roadmap Alignment Drive the Vision: Execute Maybell Quantum’s R&D; vision and scientific roadmap, ensuring strict alignment with executive leadership and product strategy. Milestone-Driven Research: Execute the R&D; roadmap with strict alignment to product launch windows. Ensure research activities are gated by clear, time-boundobjectives. Balance the desire for scientific perfection with the necessity of commercial timing and product requirements.

Technical Stewardship: Support R&D; Leads in executing foundational research, but strictly within the context of business priorities and delivery dates.

Rigorous Project

Execution & Delivery You areultimately responsiblefor ensuring research projects hit their deadlines and critical path milestones. Transformation of “science projects” into managed engineering initiatives. You will implement frameworks that bring predictability to inherently uncertain deep-tech research.

Risk & Blocker Management: Proactivelyidentifytechnical and schedule risks early.



decisive action to remove blockers and re-allocate resources to keep projects on track.

Team Building: Performance Management:Establishclear goals, OKRs, and career development paths for scientific staff.

Culture of Excellence: Foster a rigorous, cooperative, and inclusive research culture thatmaintainshigh scientific standards while embracing startup agility.

Research

Funding & External Engagement DARPA, DOE), strategic partnerships, and collaborative research programs. Coordinate proposal development and technical contributions, acting as the primary scientific liaison for external partners and grant agencies.

Resource Management: Own the R&D; planning process, including), resourceallocation, and lab infrastructure planning. Establishefficient processes for research prioritization, peer review, and decision-making to maximize ROI on research spend.

Education: PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Cryogenic Engineering, or a closely related field.

Leadership: 7+ years ofpeopleleadership experience, specifically managing scientists or multidisciplinary research teams. Demonstratedability to translate complex scientific research into real-world, scalable commercial applications.

Experience securing and managing government grants or external research contracts is highly desirable. Additionalcompensation through performance bonusesand equity options in one of the country’s most promising startups.

Comprehensive Benefits : Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO policy, and more Growth Trajectory : Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly scaling organization We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so ifyou’reexcited about thisrolebut your experiencedoesn’talignperfectly, Maybell Quantum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team. #

📌 VP of Research & Development (Quinte West)
🏢 Maybell Quantum Industries
📍 Quinte West