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Senior Director R&D - class III medical devices - Andover, Mass ***Relocation Available to $235,000

Andover, MA · $225,000 to $235,000
OPEN JOB: Senior Director R&D - medical devices
LOCATION: Andover, Massachusetts
***Relocation Assistance Available
SALARY: $225,000 to $235,000
 
  • Our customer is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. They are focused on transforming the standard of care – increasing organ utilization, improving patient outcomes, and reducing transplant costs.
  • Their Organ Care platform is a revolutionary technology for preserving organs used in the treatment of end-stage heart, lung, and liver failure. It is the first and only multi-organ platform to leverage proprietary core technologies across multiple organs.

The company is hiring for a Senior Director, R&D based in Andover, MA

RESPONSIBILITIES

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
 
  • The Senior Director for R&D will lead all next-gen OCS technology development activities in Andover. This will include hardware, systems engineering, design controls & perfusion disposables in partnership with our Mirandola team.
  • This role will provide strategic leadership to both internal TMDX product development teams based in Andover as well as outside third-party product development partners.
  • This role will partner with the R&D leadership and CTO to reshape the Andover based product development teams to maximize productivity, efficiency of execution of our mission critical product development deliverables.
  • This role will additionally partner with the commercial, clinical, manufacturing, and strategic leadership to support the product development roadmap for the Company influencing executive-level decisions and cross-functional integration.
  • It is imperative to have physical presence in Andover to ensure proper alignment with goals, understanding of the business and assess the current internal product development team.
  • This role will work collaboratively with QA and Supply chain teams to ensure that all product development are meeting our internal QMS requirements and that development partners are of the highest quality.
  • You and the team will collaborate with New Product Introduction team in Andover to ensure all designs are ready for automated or semi-automated assembly and ready for manufacturing. 
  • Will be a key member of the R&D leadership team.
  • Stakeholder alignment – Clarify the candidate

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES 
  • Lead, mentor, and support the Andover R&D team, promoting a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.
  • Encourage continuous learning and stay updated with the latest scientific and technological advancements to ensure the team operates at the cutting edge of the industry. 
  • Communicate the progress, challenges, and outcomes of R&D projects to senior management, providing regular updates and recommendations for future actions.
  • Manage relationships with external partners, including universities, research institutions, and suppliers, to foster collaboration and access innovative technologies or knowledge. 
  • Emphasis on high-level innovation, portfolio prioritization, risk management, and budgetary accountability.
  • Ensure that all R&D activities comply with relevant medical device industry regulations (FDA, CE etc.) quality standards, and safety protocols.
  • Oversee the proper documentation of research activities, including patents, product certifications, and technical reports, to protect intellectual property and ensure regulatory compliance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Advanced degree (Master's / PhD) in a relevant technical field (e.g. Engineering, computer science).
  • 10+ years of experience in R&D, with at least 6+ years in a managerial or leadership role in the medical device industry
  • Strong project management skills, with experience leading complex research projects from concept to completion.
  • Record of accomplishment of successful commercial product launches in the MedTech sector
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards in the medical device industry.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 
  • Background in software, connectivity, automation, or data integration is highly desirable.
  • Certified Project Manager (CPM) focused on the skills necessary to manage complex R&D projects effectively.
  • Certified Research Administrator (CRA) to oversee the administration and management of research programs, ensuring adherence to policies and regulations.
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification providing knowledge of process improvement techniques, which are valuable to streamlining workflows and improve productivity

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:

• MS WORD Resume
• required compensation.
• Contact information.
• Availability

Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.

Jason Denmark
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: jdenmark@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/








 

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