Director R&D

• Overview The Director of Research and Development is a highly motivated, technically savvy team builder who enjoys a fast-paced work environment, the freedom to establish a strategic vision and then execute on it and can obtain tangible results in a short period of time
• A proven track record of success in medical device development is a must, with the expectation that the same success be obtained in this position
• Responsibilities include managing the planning and execution of electromechanical product development, engineering staff development, and overall responsibility for ensuring that electromechanical development efforts are successful within a larger product development program
• This role includes significant responsibility for managing and leading a remote site in India

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engineering Activities: Plans and directs engineering activities with overall responsibility for the design and development of all electromechanical projects
• Policy Compliance: Ensures all engineering projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with the organizations established policies and objectives
• Product Development: Integral part of a product development organization that delivers market-leading medical products on time and under budget
• Team Leadership: Builds, leads, manages, and coaches an engineering team of 60+
• Remote Site Management: Manages and leads multi-site development activities, including a staff in India
• Responsible for ensuring the remote site meets all KPIs on time and within budget
• Ensures the site is integrated and well-represented
• Innovation: Continuously seeks innovative ways to improve development productivity through the introduction of new technologies, systems, methods, and controls
• Development Tools: Selects, implements, and trains engineering development tools
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Works closely with other key stakeholders to define new products and ensure products meet or exceed customer requirements
• Process Improvement: Establishes product development processes and metrics that effectively measure and improve team performance
• Technology Trends: Monitors technological trends such as emerging standards and new technology opportunities
• Resource Management: Engages requisite staff resources on a full-time or contract basis according to work level demands and budgetary constraints
• Budgeting: Helps develop capital, operating, staffing, and project budgets; establishes annual department operating objectives and plans; and makes staffing and compensation decisions
• Project Monitoring: Monitors project status, taking or approving corrective action as required in terms of schedules, budgets, priorities, staffing, and work quality
• Competency Development: Ensures that engineering professionals are fully competent for their roles, effectively organized to deliver service to users, and receive appropriate training and mentoring
• Core Values: Uphold the Company s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Ethics and Conduct: Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• Ensure that direct report(s) are trained and evaluated on their knowledge and adherence to the Company s values, Code of Ethics and Conduct, and applicable compliance policies
• Quality Reporting: It is the responsibility of every Spacelabs Healthcare employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Flexibility: Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business
• Leadership: Demonstrate open-mindedness and innovative thinking, empowering team members and fostering a collaborative culture
• Represent a modern leadership style that is adept at guiding the new generation of engineers and leaders
• Culture Building: Cultivate a transparent work environment that empowers and encourages personal and professional development with empathy
• Budget Management: Develops research and development budget and manages expenses in line with organizational objectives; approves R&D expenditures including capital and manpower expenses
• Team Creation: Creates and nurtures effective teams, effectively managing uncertainty and transitions, building and maintaining varied interpersonal connections, and engaging with senior management
• Infrastructure Collaboration: Works with the infrastructure team to ensure the environment is available to support software and hardware development needs
• Employee Engagement: Fosters employee engagement by actively promoting organizational diversity, nurturing a positive culture, and encouraging team-building activities
• Functional Operations: Leads functional and departmental operations, overseeing talent planning, performance management, salary administration, and employee relations within the organization
• Team Development: Coaches, mentors, and develops teams to enhance their effectiveness and boost employee engagement by fostering a collaborative and learning environment
• Technology Analysis: Analyzes the external technology landscape to identify opportunities for the R&D team to collaborate with external partners or acquire technology that meets organizational needs
• Project Lifecycle Management: Oversees the lifecycle of sustaining projects, ensuring they meet objectives and deliverables
• Adaptability: Demonstrates adaptability and resilience to thrive in a dynamic and competitive environment
• Flexible and agile in adjusting plans and priorities according to the changing needs and expectations of the market, customers, and organization
• Continuous Learning: Constantly seeks to update and expand the knowledge and skills for self and team to stay relevant and competitive in the field
• Problem Solving: Exhibits problem-solving skills and strategic planning to shape the organization s direction
• STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: R&D Strategy: Develops and executes the overall R&D strategy, aligning it with the companys goals and identifying future research directions
• R&D Management: Oversees all stages of the R&D lifecycle, ensuring projects are on time, within budget, and meet regulatory standards
• Team Building: Leads and develops a high-performing team of scientists and researchers, fostering innovation and professional growth
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborates with various internal departments (Regulatory, Clinical, Marketing, etc) and external partners
• Regulatory and IP Oversight: Ensures compliance with regulations and manages the companys intellectual property strategy
• Uphold the company s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrate behaviour consistent with the company s Code of Ethics and Conduct
• It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business

REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor of Science in engineering / Biotechnology / Bio-Medical or equivalent with a minimum of 15+ years of medical product development experience
• Management Experience: Minimum of 10 years prior engineering management experience with demonstrated ability to lead and manage people and teams
• Regulatory Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of FDA Design Control requirements
• Vendor Management: Must have experience working with OEM vendors and outsourced development
• Remote Management: Must have experience managing remote development activities
• Change Catalyst: Must be comfortable and effective acting as a catalyst for change
• Technical Skills: Must have experience in software, electrical, mechanical, and industrial design
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, excellent formal and informal communication skills, innovative problem-solving skills, and strong facilitation skills are required
• Performance Orientation: Candidate must be performance and results-oriented and be able to develop, motivate, and lead strong, effective teams
• Remote Teams: Experience managing remote teams is desirable
• Portfolio Management: Experience delivering a complex portfolio of products is desirable
• Matrix Organization: Experience working in a matrix organization is desirable
• Technical Requirements: Clearly outline the hardware, software, network, and security requirements for development