Director, Research

About the role

The Director of Research defines the vision for Stryker Emergency Care’s Research function, helping advance the science of the field in a way that promotes innovation. Builds and maintains a group of deep experts on biomedical topics key to business success. Directs the activities of this group of scientists and engineers engaged in scientific research, advanced development of technologies, collaboration with outside key opinion leaders, and consulting across functions. Drives creation of intellectual property as well as writes and approves manuscripts for publication.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction of basic research and development relevant to the long-term product and business objectives.
• Play a key role in creating long-term strategic product planning for Stryker Emergency Care.
• Develop and oversee group planning, budgeting, performance, and methods.
• Select, develop, and evaluate team members to ensure deep knowledge is developed and maintained on biomedical topics key to the business.
• Help coordinate the interface between the Stryker team and Key Opinion Leaders.
• Provide guidance on industry conference representation strategy.
• Develop strategies to ensure effective achievement of scientific objectives.
• Provide expert guidance to Business Development and other functions.
• Ensure cohesive planning between research, development, and clinical functions.
• Assess emerging opportunities and technologies that can better meet clinical needs and partner with customers, internal and external Key Opinion Leaders to develop technical strategies that meet clinical/business needs.
• Execute a robust talent offense, including management of a talent bench, for a department by attracting, developing, retaining, and engaging top talent while driving personal/professional growth of individuals, the team, and delivering high-quality results with passion, energy, and drive.
• Lead and mentor others in complex cooperative efforts across cross-functional teams and business units, influencing multiple technical areas of expertise and building key relationships to drive innovation and ensure achievement of business goals.
• Establish department Objectives, Goals, Strategy, and Mission for direct reports to support overall business goals.

Requirements

• BS degree in a technical field required.
• 12+ years applicable experience with 6+ years of direct people management experience.
• Strategic planning and budget development experience required.

Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. in a technical field.
• Excellent communication skills when dealing with a variety of constituents, both inside and outside the organization; excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to develop and present technical information necessary for the company at all levels.
• Strong leadership skills; talent development.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and product types.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Pay

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $155,900 - $259,700 USD Annual
• US5: $163,700 - $272,700 USD Annual
• US10: $171,500 - $285,700 USD Annual
• US15: $179,300 - $298,700 USD Annual
• US20: $187,100 - $311,600 USD Annual
• US30: $202,700 - $337,600 USD Annual

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Benefits

Health benefits include:

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program

Financial benefits include:

• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance

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.