R&D Director of Development

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Job Function:
R&D Product Development

Job Sub Function:
Multi-Family R&D Product Development

Job Category:
People Leader

All Job Posting Locations:
US052 OH Cincinnati - 4545 Creek Rd

Job Description:

We are searching for the best talent for the Director of Development for New Product Introduction to be in Cincinnati, OH. 

Purpose:
The Ethicon Endomech and Energy Platform is seeking a Director of Development for New Product Introduction to help deliver the Standard of Care in intra-op surgical complications in the areas of stapling and energy delivery in bariatrics, thoracic and colorectal specialties.

You will be responsible for:


* Lead a diverse team of engineers to develop equipment and components to support our strategic global pipeline of holistic product solutions. 


* Drive evolution of technical capabilities in component and equipment design and qualification to support development of a new product pipeline in conventional stapling, energy delivery and accessories (e.g.

trocars, clip appliers) and other mechanical delivery devices 


* Partner with Supply Chain on the pipeline and is a member of the Platform R&D Leadership Team. 


* Shape new product development operating models to help lead the organization through the evolution from a technology-centric model to a customer-centric solution driven model. 


* Ensure the pipeline is comprised of balanced (short-long term, incremental-disruptive, internal-external) opportunities.


* Leads a team of engineers to ensure technical programs are risk-mitigated, error-proofed to ensure execution to commitments.


* Accountable for leading the pipeline to market from proof of principle through manufacturing scale up and stabilization phases.


* Accountable for shaping new product development operating models.


* Responsible for accelerating speed to market for new product launches.


* Responsible for developing new technical capabilities to support development of new stapling and energy delivery devices.


* Responsible for identifying, partnering, and executing through unique external partnerships.

Qualifications/Requirements:


* Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Science in a technical field.

Advanced degree preferred.


* Minimum of 10 years experience in high automation and assembly equipment in support of a regulated industry.


* Strong hands-on experience in designing and engineering...