Description:

Role Overview

The Director Hardware R&D will lead all hardware engineering activities for electro-mechanical medical devices and platforms, ensuring seamless integration with systems and software. This role is responsible for driving end-to-end product development, from feasibility and prototyping to new product development (NPD) and sustaining engineering, while establishing standardized tools, processes, and best practices across the global portfolio.

As a key member of the R&D Leadership Team, the incumbent will drive innovation, product strategy, and execution excellence across a global, matrixed organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hardware R&D Leadership

- Lead global hardware engineering teams across architecture, design, development, testing, and reliability.

- Oversee development of electro-mechanical devices ensuring high performance, safety, and compliance.

- Drive integration of hardware with embedded systems and software platforms.

2. Product Development & Lifecycle Management

- Own end-to-end product lifecycle including feasibility, prototyping, NPD, and sustaining engineering.

- Ensure timely delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.

- Establish scalable processes, tools, and methodologies across the global product portfolio.

3. Strategy & Innovation

- Define and drive hardware and product portfolio strategy aligned with business goals.

- Identify emerging technologies and lead innovation initiatives in medical device development.

- Support business growth through technology roadmap and platform development.

4. Cross-Functional & Global Collaboration

- Collaborate with systems engineering, software, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams.

- Operate effectively in a global matrix environment, influencing senior stakeholders.

- Lead cross-functional alignment across geographies.

5. Quality, Regulatory & Compliance

- Ensure compliance with global regulatory standards (FDA, CE, ISO, etc.).

- Drive design controls, risk management, and quality processes in product development.

6. Team Leadership & Talent Development

- Build and lead high-performing global teams, including senior managers and technical leaders.

- Drive capability building, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.

- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors or Masters degree in Electronics, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.

18+ years of industry experience, including:

- 15+ years in hardware / systems engineering within healthcare or electro-mechanical products

- 5+ years of global leadership experience

Proven track record of leading large, cross-functional global teams.

Experience managing multiple senior leaders and large-scale R&D programs.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong expertise in systems engineering, hardware design, and electro-mechanical product development

- Deep understanding of medical device regulations, quality systems, and product development lifecycle

- Demonstrated success in portfolio strategy, innovation, and technology roadmap development

- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

- Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and communication abilities

Success Metrics:

- Timely delivery of NPD and R&D programs

- Product quality, compliance, and reliability metrics

- Innovation pipeline and portfolio growth

- Team capability development and retention

- Cost, efficiency, and process improvements