Sr. Director of Product Development (Biomedical Sensors)

Sr. Director of Product Development

Medical Device : Biomedical Sensors

Algorithms, Organic Chemistry, Electrode Design

R&D : Product Development : Design For Manufacturing

Multi-Disciplinary Team Management : 50+ Associates

Onsite Mon-Fri San Diego : Direct Placement : Immediate Hire

Our retained client is a global leader in diabetes management with one of the best-selling continuous glucose monitoring portfolios on the market today.

This organization has been a global powerhouse in CGM solutions for over two decades and has now grown to 8,000+ employees strong with annual revenue north of $4B USD with over 60 million devices manufactured annually and counting!

Currently seeking a new senior director of product development to support their current and future biosensor solutions with oversight toward a team upward of 50+ individuals ranging from electrode design engineers, analytical chemists, material scientists, as well as bioengineering product development experts.

Day to day Requirements:

Senior Director of the Sensor product development organization, you will lead the development and implementation of improvements on current and future glucose sensing product platform as well as lead the development and introduction of novel continuous sensing products expanding Dexcom’s portfolio of connected health solutions.

Developing strategic sensor roadmaps, managing and mentoring a world-class talented team of scientists and engineers, and delivering robust product design solutions to the business and customers we serve.

Sensing product designs and technologies; ensuring industry-leading performance in clinical accuracy and real-world use reliability.

Day-to-day operations of the department – managing budgets and expenses, staffing to support the business need, overseeing the activities of the team, review and approvals of design and change management documentation and design control deliverables

Serve as a role model for leadership behavior across the organization – communication and collaboration, being dependable and delivering results, developing talent and serving with integrity and passion, and thinking big by championing long-term scenarios and strategy.

Key Qualifications:

Proven experience in leading and managing teams focused on sensor product development. Preferably amperometric, voltammetric, and/or potentiometric biosensing applications

Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies; including latest measurement techniques, state of the art fabrication methods, integration in a measurement system, and functional requirements and characterization best practices.

Experience with design, manufacturing, and clinical testing of medical devices preferred

Demonstrated ability to drive technology development and influence commercial product strategy. Track record of successful development and commercialization of sensor systems preferred.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple goals and priorities, allocation of resources and staff management, and keeping deliverables on track to meet deadlines

Proficiency in leading a technical team of scientists and engineers. Ability to oversee complex projects, manage through risk, and navigate design tradeoffs and uncertainty.

Creative problem solver with a drive for pushing the boundaries of bio-sensing technology

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – passion for motivating and inspiring others

Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presenting technical material