Director, Research and Development
Stryker · Tempe, AZ · 1 mo ago
On-siteAnalyst$156k–$260k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections using for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph: "The Director, Research & Development is responsible for leading Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) innovation, product development, and regulatory strategy to deliver sustainable business growth. This leader oversees the development and commercialization of new and expanded product offerings, ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements, and drives execution across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management functions."
That's about the role.
Then "What You Will Do:" followed by sections: Strategic & Enterprise Leadership, Product Development & Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance, Customer & Market Engagement, Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration, Financial & Operational Leadership, Talent Leadership & Team Development.
These are responsibilities.
Then "Minimum Qualifications:" bullet list: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable technical field; master’s degree preferred; 12+ years applicable experience in medical device, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or a similarly regulated industry; 6+ years direct people management experience preferred.
Then "Preferred Qualifications:" list: Excellent cross-functional team leadership capabilities; Strong negotiation, problem solving, organization and communication skills; Business development experience preferred; 510K and premarket submission experience preferred; Working knowledge of FDA (GMP/QSR) and ISO requirements; Broad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical / functional disciplines; Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance; Advanced understanding that contributes to the overall business strategy relative to the healthcare market and competitors, conversant in clinical issues of relevance to Stryker; Demonstrated ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members and executive leaders across divisions; Proven ability to deliver programs or other business goals on time, on quality and within budget.
Then location: United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $155,900 - $259,700 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Then benefits: Health benefits include: list; Financial benefits include: list.
Then description about Stryker: "Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually."
Then vaccination note: "Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role." This is maybe not relevant but it's substantive? It's about vaccination requirement for certain roles; but it's not about this role? Might be generic boilerplate. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. It's a job requirement note. Might keep? It's not about the role specifically; but it's a statement about certain roles. Might be considered boilerplate? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This is not exactly those. It's a vaccination requirement note. Might be considered part of job description? Probably keep as part of responsibilities? But it's not under a heading. Could be placed in a paragraph under Responsibilities? Might be considered generic. I'd keep it as a paragraph under Responsibilities maybe.
We need to decide sections: About the role (intro). Responsibilities (the "What You Will Do" sections). Requirements (Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Skills (maybe combine some? But we have skills listed in preferred qualifications; we could put them under Skills). Benefits (health and financial). Pay (pay range). Schedule (not mentioned, so omit). Also maybe include a section for "Company Overview" but not required; we can include under About the role or separate? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should follow those headings exactly if we have content.
Thus:
for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections when posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate. Preserve all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Content:
- Intro paragraph: "The Director, Research & Development is responsible for leading Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) innovation, product development, and regulatory strategy to deliver sustainable business growth. This leader oversees the development and commercialization of new and expanded product offerings, ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements, and drives execution across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management functions."
That's about the role.
Then "What You Will Do:" followed by sections: Strategic & Enterprise Leadership, Product Development & Innovation, Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance, Customer & Market Engagement, Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration, Financial & Operational Leadership, Talent Leadership & Team Development.
These are responsibilities.
Then "Minimum Qualifications:" bullet list: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable technical field; master’s degree preferred; 12+ years applicable experience in medical device, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or a similarly regulated industry; 6+ years direct people management experience preferred.
Then "Preferred Qualifications:" list: Excellent cross-functional team leadership capabilities; Strong negotiation, problem solving, organization and communication skills; Business development experience preferred; 510K and premarket submission experience preferred; Working knowledge of FDA (GMP/QSR) and ISO requirements; Broad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical / functional disciplines; Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance; Advanced understanding that contributes to the overall business strategy relative to the healthcare market and competitors, conversant in clinical issues of relevance to Stryker; Demonstrated ability to communicate complex plans and technical information to team members and executive leaders across divisions; Proven ability to deliver programs or other business goals on time, on quality and within budget.
Then location: United States of America Pay Ranges: USN: $155,900 - $259,700 USD Annual View the U.S. work location and transparency guide to find the pay range for your location.
Then benefits: Health benefits include: list; Financial benefits include: list.
Then description about Stryker: "Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually."
Then vaccination note: "Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role." This is maybe not relevant but it's substantive? It's about vaccination requirement for certain roles; but it's not about this role? Might be generic boilerplate. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. It's a job requirement note. Might keep? It's not about the role specifically; but it's a statement about certain roles. Might be considered boilerplate? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This is not exactly those. It's a vaccination requirement note. Might be considered part of job description? Probably keep as part of responsibilities? But it's not under a heading. Could be placed in a paragraph under Responsibilities? Might be considered generic. I'd keep it as a paragraph under Responsibilities maybe.
We need to decide sections: About the role (intro). Responsibilities (the "What You Will Do" sections). Requirements (Minimum Qualifications). Qualifications (Preferred Qualifications). Skills (maybe combine some? But we have skills listed in preferred qualifications; we could put them under Skills). Benefits (health and financial). Pay (pay range). Schedule (not mentioned, so omit). Also maybe include a section for "Company Overview" but not required; we can include under About the role or separate? The instruction: Use headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we should follow those headings exactly if we have content.
Thus:
About the role
...intro...
Responsibilities
- ... each bullet from What You Will Do sections...
- for any list. Could have two
- inside the section.
Pay: Pay range.
Schedule: none -> omit.
We must not include filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not repeat job title as heading.
We must not include Job ID etc.
We must preserve all substantive info. So include the vaccination note? It's not under any heading; maybe we can add a paragraph under Responsibilities or About the role? It's not exactly a responsibility of this role; it's a generic note. Might be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO etc. I'd keep it as a paragraph under About the role maybe as additional info. But it's about sales and field roles; not relevant to Director R&D. Could be considered irrelevant boilerplate. Safer to omit? The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. This is not exactly those. It's a job requirement note about vaccinations for certain roles. Might be considered not boilerplate but still not relevant. I'd keep it as a paragraph under About the role? Might be confusing. I'd omit to avoid including irrelevant info. However instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. If we omit it, we are summarizing away detail. So we should include it somewhere. Perhaps as a paragraph under About the role or Responsibilities? It's not a responsibility but a condition. Could add a separate section "Additional Information" but not allowed headings list. Could add a paragraph under About the role after intro.
Thus About the role paragraph will include the intro plus the vaccination note? Might be weird but okay.
Alternatively we could add a
after About the role for that note. Let's structure:
About the role
The Director, Research & Development is responsible for leading Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) innovation, product development, and regulatory strategy to deliver sustainable business growth. This leader oversees the development and commercialization of new and expanded product offerings, ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements, and drives execution across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management functions.
Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.
Then Responsibilities. Then Requirements. Then Qualifications. Then Skills. Then Benefits. Then Pay. We'll not include Schedule. Now craft HTML. Need to ensure proper escaping? Not needed. Let's list responsibilities items: 1. Strategic & Enterprise Leadership: Serve as a key member of the Business Unit Leadership Team (BULT), helping shape business strategy and enterprise priorities. Establish and execute functional and departmental strategies aligned to business goals. Drive organizational alignment, decision-making, and resolution of complex business challenges. Identify and advance growth opportunities across product portfolios and business units. 2. Product Development & Innovation: Lead global research and development programs from concept through commercialization. Drive product development strategy, processes, and execution across the organization. Ensure successful product transitions into manufacturing through strong cross-functional collaboration. Oversee project planning, resource allocation, schedules, milestones, and portfolio performance. Foster innovation and continuous improvement through Lean and problem-solving methodologies. 3. Regulatory Affairs, Quality & Compliance: Ensure compliance with FDA, EU, and other applicable regulatory requirements. Provide leadership for design controls, product development documentation, and quality system processes. Support and strengthen Quality Management System initiatives and performance metrics. Review and approve technical and regulatory deliverables to ensure compliance and product quality. 4. Customer & Market Engagement: Lead customer-focused innovation and research activities, partnering with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and external stakeholders to inform product strategy. Evaluate emerging technologies and market opportunities to support long-term growth. Ensure customer needs remain central to product and portfolio decisions. 5. Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Partner across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and other functions to achieve business objectives. Drive alignment across teams, divisions, customers, and key stakeholders. Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance innovation and business performance. 6. Financial & Operational Leadership: Own departmental budgets, resource planning, and financial performance. Drive financial accountability across programs, projects, and cost centers. Monitor portfolio performance through effective reporting, metrics, and governance. Ensure efficient use of resources while balancing strategic priorities and business objectives. 7. Talent Leadership & Team Development: Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, diverse, and engaged R&D organization. Attract, retain, and develop top talent through coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Create a culture of accountability, inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning. Develop future leaders and maintain a strong talent pipeline. Now Minimum Qualifications list: - Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable technical field; master’s degree preferred - 12+ years applicable experience in medical device, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or a similarly regulated industry - 6+ years direct people management experience preferred Preferred Qualifications list: - Excellent cross-functional team leadership capabilities - Strong negotiation, problem solving, organization and communication skills - Business development experience preferred - 510K and premarket submission experience preferred - Working knowledge of FDA (GMP/QSR) and ISO requirements - Broad and comprehensive understanding of, experience in, and ability to mentor in one or more technical / functional disciplines - Talented performance coach who is skilled at providing actionable feedback to team members, setting clear performance objectives and managing team member performance - Advanced understanding that contributes to the overall business strategy relative to the healthcare market and competitors, conversant in clinical issues of relevance to Stryker - Demonstr