Senior Research Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Identify and map research opportunities from external innovators such as academic institutions and contract research organizations, following innovation roadmaps and strategic priorities established by R&D leadership.
• Lead the evaluation of new research opportunities for R&D by applying technical and strategic perspectives and working closely with engineers/scientists and other internal stakeholders as needed to ensure thorough assessments.
• Develop and execute engagement plans for gaining access to new technologies, specialized skills, and expertise; thereby building a network of external innovators and opportunities aligned with research priorities in R&D.
• Manage the co-development of collaborative research projects with external innovators and internal teams –partnering with technical leads to develop research plans for contracting readiness and partnering with Legal to draft and negotiate collaborative research agreements.
• Ensure contractual obligations and all related documentation are maintained for each research project and act as a point of contact and a liaison between external innovators and R&D management for communication and conflict resolution, as needed.
• Build relationships with external innovators, key grant funding agencies, and other relevant partners across the medical device research ecosystem to maintain awareness of the landscape in key research focus areas.
• Work closely with R&D leadership to establish new approaches for engagement and collaboration which accelerate key research initiatives.
• Prepare relevant reports regarding the portfolio of external research projects and other engagements.
• Represent R&D at partnering and scientific conferences to promote and grow the research portfolio

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other relevant biomedical field and 8 years’ experience.
• Relevant advanced degrees (Master’s or PhD) may reduce the experience requirement by 2-4 years.
• Minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in the medical device, biotechnology, or pharmaceutical industry.
• PhD in engineering or other relevant biomedical field is preferred.