Job Summary:
The Vice President, Product Development’s role is to plan, develop, and implement strategy, policies, procedures, and practices for the Development function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead engineering teams including electrical, firmware, software, automated test, and systems engineering, as well as external engineering partners.
Develop and implement development strategies to meet corporate goals and objectives.
Collaborate with the Supply Chain, Program Management, Marketing, Manufacturing, Clinical, Regulatory, and Research & Science functions to determine new product development strategy from product inception to market launch.
Participate in the short and long-range planning of new product opportunities.
Recruit, hire, train, manage, mentor, and develop research and development staff members.
Maintain a safe, clean, and QSR compliant facility.
Contribute to the overall intellectual property position of the company by aggressively encouraging and managing invention and patent applications.
Manage Design Review process.
Participate in the ongoing evaluation of potential markets, new products, and new business opportunities.
Plan, schedule, and complete projects in an aggressive manner consistent with corporate objectives.
Maintain superior knowledge of competitive technologies in addition to medical, technical, and biomedical developments related to neuromodulation technology products.
Maintain regular contact with and gather feedback from key physicians involved in Presidio’s product development programs.
Regularly make presentations to senior management and Board of Directors.
Participate in executive meetings and planning sessions.
Develop and manage departmental budget. Establish quarterly spending strategies to maximize results while managing financial constraints.
Procure and oversee outside vendors and consultants as required.
Maintain QSR systems, including design control procedures, pre-clinical testing programs, and post production QSR compliance. Provide support in the prompt resolution of product complaints and/or safety issues.
Proactively support company goals and objectives, policies and procedures, the Quality System Regulation, ISO/MDD regulations, and other regulatory requirements.
Maintain a professional and credible image with key physicians, consultants, suppliers, and co-workers.
Actively work to promote team building and morale within the department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with Presidio Medical’s quality system requirements as well as any applicable regulatory requirements.
Comply with all health and safety regulations, policies, and work practices.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements: Experience
15+ years related experience in the medical device industry, in addition to at least eight years management experience or equivalent.
Experience in neuromodulation, pain management or related field preferred.
Results oriented with excellent analytical, strategic, business planning, communication, and teamwork/collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker who possesses both a solid business acumen and the ability to look beyond the current state and plan strategies that take into consideration the long-term business objectives and the external competitive and business environment.
Ability to simplify complex ideas/concepts, synthesize and summarize a complex set of facts and opportunities within the broader strategic context.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas and lead others to accomplish challenging goals and objectives.
Demonstrated ability to build, lead, develop and mentor development team.
Ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems.
Adept at handling multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team and manage initiatives that require collaboration across multiple functional areas.
A desire to be part of a highly innovative company aimed at transforming the lives of people with significant unmet medical needs.
Knowledge/skills/Abilities:
Required
Thorough working knowledge of the medical device industry is required as is the ability to exercise sound decision-making and good judgment consistent with a senior level position.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a spirit of teamwork.
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering is required.
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Physical Demands:
Varied sitting, standing, and walking.
Ability to lift and carry 50lbs. or less.