Global Product Development Leader - Injection Molded Components

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global technology roadmap for injection molded healthcare components.
• Identify emerging manufacturing technologies, materials, automation solutions, and industry trends to support future business growth.
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and governance processes across the global manufacturing network.
• Drive technology differentiation and innovation to strengthen the company’s competitive position.
• Provide technical leadership for customer development programs and commercialization projects.
• Ensure successful transfer of new products from development into manufacturing.
• Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Quality (DFQ), Design for Cost (DFC), Design for Assembly (DFA), and risk management activities.
• Collaborate with Application Development and Product Management teams to accelerate customer solutions and growth opportunities.
• Lead resolution of complex technical challenges affecting quality, delivery, or customer satisfaction.
• Utilize structured problem-solving methodologies to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing sites.
• Develop technical knowledge-sharing and best-practice deployment processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Advanced degree Highly preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in injection molding, manufacturing technology, process engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
• 10+ years’ experience with advanced degree may be considered.
• Demonstrated experience leading global technical teams in a healthcare, medical device, life sciences, or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Deep expertise in injection molding processes, tooling, materials, validation, and manufacturing scale-up.
• Experience with medical-grade polymers, cleanroom manufacturing, automation, and quality systems preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FDA, ISO 13485, GMP, and other regulated manufacturing requirements preferably in polymer CDMO space.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment.