R&D Director

Responsibilities

• Under direction of the V.P. of R&D and working in concert with the cross-functional leaders on the Oncology Leadership Team, determine, plan and manage R&D programs and objectives within the Oncology platform.
• Consults on long-range technology plans.
• Maintain close direction over assigned projects to ensure sound application of scientific and engineering principles for the highest technological specifications and end product quality.
• Confer with and assist staff on day-to-day problems and procedures.
• Evaluate designs, specifications, manufacturing feasibility and costs, quality and reliability test data and marketing potential.
• Coordinate patent and copyright procedures when required.
• Keep well informed and abreast of new developments germane to the Oncology product line and market.
• Work effectively with all other functional areas including, but not limited to, Quality, Marketing, Manufacturing, Clinical Affairs and Regulatory Affairs.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Sales departments to assist and determine customers' needs and market future direction.
• Manages highly specialized staff teams or highly specialized individual contributor(s) with senior level responsibilities, including up to Director level responsibilities.
• Responsibility for overall budgeting, performance management, and assessment of resources to ensure that the number, skill sets and experience are adequate to meet the designed business objectives.
• Manage, coach and develop direct reports.
• Manage succession planning activities.
• Directly manage individual programs as required.
• Participate in both establishing and managing budget for R&D programs.
• Communicate status and progress of programs to management and executive level staff.
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time.
• Support Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory & R&D to ensure systems are compliant with all internal and external guidelines.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
• Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or Bioengineering degree preferred.
• Experience: 15-20 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment (Masters degree plus 11-14 years or Ph.D. degree with 9-12 years, medical device or equivalent industry experience).
• “Start-up” experience a plus.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or other related engineering discipline.
• Biomedical Engineering or Bioengineering degree preferred.
• Experience: 15-20 years of industrial experience in R&D or process development, preferably in medical device or other regulated FDA/QSR and ISO environment (Masters degree plus 11-14 years or Ph.D. degree with 9-12 years, medical device or equivalent industry experience).
• Managed groups of at least 5-10 people, including engineers and technicians.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other teams within and outside of the company.
• Proven leadership skills in project management and management of new product research and development, with demonstrated commercial success.
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound administrative knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of the organization from Senior Management to technicians.
• Masters or PhD degree in relevant engineering discipline.
• Technical publications, polished technical expertise in an engineering area, technical certification, patent/industry awards, research skills, and National Committee/Association involvement.

Benefits

• A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and encourages you to bring your