Vice President, Research and Development

Job description

The Vice President of Research & Development (VP, R&D) is a senior executive responsible for defining and executing the company’s innovation strategy to deliver safe, effective, and commercially successful medical devices. This leader will oversee the full product lifecycle—from concept and feasibility through development, verification/validation, regulatory submission, and post‑market support—while ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and patient needs. The Vice President leads a Research and Development organization of 75 team members and partners closely with Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Operations, and Commercial leaders to accelerate time‑to‑market, build scalable development capabilities, and foster a culture of scientific excellence, accountability, and innovation. Essential Functions & Accountabilities: R&D & Technology Strategy: - Define and execute a long‑term R&D strategy that integrates medical hardware, embedded software, cloud platforms, data analytics, and AI/ML capabilities. - Build and manage a balanced portfolio spanning incremental innovation, platform development, and disruptive technologies. - Align R&D priorities with corpora...