Director of Sensor Research

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ: DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Founded with the vision to transform diabetes management, Dexcom has spent 25 years pioneering an industry and is now expanding its mission to empower people to take control of their health through personalized, actionable insights. The company is driven by a passionate, ambitious team dedicated to improving human health on a global scale.

About the role

Join Dexcom’s Sensor Design & Development group in San Diego, where innovation meets impact. This Director of Sensor Research role reports to the VP of Sensor R&D and offers the opportunity to lead a world-class scientific organization, shaping the future of continuous biosensing and connected health.

Responsibilities

• Lead sensing technology innovation and scientific strategy, expanding Dexcom’s portfolio of continuous and connected health solutions.
• Define and drive long-term sensor technology roadmaps, informed by state-of-the-art approaches across industry and academia, spanning both IVD and in-vivo sensing paradigms.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance on sensing approaches for continuous measurement of biomarkers in interstitial fluid.
• Ensure application of sound scientific first principles, best-in-class experimental design, data analysis, and advanced measurement techniques.
• Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of sensor scientists and engineers, fostering scientific rigor, innovation, and professional development.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, including budget management, staffing, and review/approval of design criteria and feasibility requirements.
• Serve as a leadership role model by communicating effectively, collaborating across teams, developing talent, and championing long-term strategy.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading and managing scientific teams focused on sensor research, preferably in amperometric, voltametric, and/or potentiometric biosensing applications.
• Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies, including current and emerging measurement techniques, fabrication methods, system integration, and functional characterization.
• Experience with design, manufacturing, and clinical testing of medical devices preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sensor technology roadmaps, with a track record of successful technology maturation and product implementation.
• Strong project management skills, including resource allocation, risk management, and delivering results under deadlines.
• Proficiency in leading technical teams of scientists and engineers through complex, early-stage and advanced sensing projects.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a passion for motivating and inspiring others.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of industry experience and 9+ years of successful management experience in a relevant field.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth opportunities on a global scale.
• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and tuition reimbursement.
• An innovative, industry-leading organization committed to employees, customers, and communities.

Pay

$190,100.00 - $316,800.00

Schedule

Travel required: 15-25%.