Vice President R&D Implants - Piura - Dentsply International
Dentsply International Piura
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with the company's vision, ensuring continuous innovation and market leadership in Implants and Prosthetics solutions.
Innovation & IP Management: Drive the company's innovation agenda by identifying emerging technologies and market trends and managing the intellectual property (IP) portfolio to protect and leverage key innovations.
Product Development: Lead the research, design, and development of new products, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless product development and launch processes.
Team Management: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all R&D activities comply with relevant regulatory standards, including FDA and ISO guidelines, and oversee the preparation of technical documentation for regulatory submissions.
Requirements and Qualifications:
Degree: Degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required; advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field is strongly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the medical device industry, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within R&D.
Certifications: Professional certifications related to project management, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs are a plus.
Track Record: Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization in the medical device industry.
Regulated Environments: Extensive experience working within FDA-regulated environments and managing regulatory submissions.
Team Management: Experience in managing large, cross-functional teams and budgets.
Leadership Skills:
Strategic Leadership: Ability to set and execute a clear R&D vision that aligns with overall business goals.
Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of Implants and/or Prosthetic technologies, materials science, and medical device development.
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the medical device industry, particularly FDA and ISO standards.
Innovation Management: Ability to drive and manage innovation, from concept to commercialization.
Additional Requirements:
Travel: Willingness to travel (20 -50% depending on location).
Company Information:
About Us: Dentsply Sirona is the world's largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide.
Mission Statement: We develop, manufacture, and market a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world-class brands.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Employment Policy: Dentsply Sirona is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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