About this role
Director, R&D and New Product Development
How You’ll Make an Impact
The Global Leader, New Product Development – Medical Devices is a senior technical and people leader responsible for medical device new product development, from concept through commercialization. This role owns NPD strategy, talent development, governance, and execution across multiple geographies and development centers, ensuring strong alignment with customer needs, regulatory requirements, and business strategy.
The role leads a global, multidisciplinary NPD organization, partners closely with Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Commercial, and Executive Leadership, and acts as a senior technical representative to key medical device OEM customers.
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Biomedical, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 10 or more years of progressive experience in medical device product development in a regulated environment., including experience in thermoplastic precision extrusion and silicone processing.
- Demonstrated experience leading global or multi-site technical teams.
- Strong working knowledge of FDA design controls, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and CE/MDR requirements.
- Proven track record delivering complex development programs from concept through commercialization and manufacturing transfer.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive you Forward
- Advanced technical degree (MS or PhD).
- Experience with catheter-based or minimally invasive medical device technologies.
- Strong understanding of polymer-based medical devices and associated manufacturing processes.
- Formal training or certification in program or portfolio management.
- Experience operating effectively within matrixed global organizations.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match + Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement Learn more at benefits.lubrizol.com!
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