Product Development Director plans and directs the resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Establishes research and concept development projects and capabilities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Product Development Director conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Oversees new product development and collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Product Development Director develops teams with the knowledge and expertise to fulfill product development objectives. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to senior management. The Product Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Product Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Description
Position Title: Director of Product Development
Department: Research & Development
Reports to: Chief Technology Officer, CTO
Position Summary:
This leadership position is responsible for managing and directing a team of engineers to
achieve optimal productivity in a medical device manufacturing environment. Provide technical
direction and task assignments to team, while maintaining hands-on style and ability to
complete projects. Partner with Regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales/Marketing to timely
introduce new products to the market.
Essential Functions:
1. Experience driving product development projects through all phases of development
from concept to submission & launch, with proven results.
2. Product life cycle: manage design control; support sustaining engineering activities;
support quality assurance activities.
3. Plan and execute realization of product opportunies identified through the Strategic
Development process.
4. Strategize and execute product improvement activities in cooperation with Marketing,
Manufacturing and Quaility Assurance.
5. Experience in writing requirements, Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s), design
documentation, test protocols and test reports.
6. Ability to effectively manage workforce, resources, and cross functional teams.
Demonstrated results in dynamic environment and multiple priorities. Demonstrated
teamwork abilities and hands-on style.
7. Critical thinking and analytical skills, to focus on the most important product features,
and provide root cause analysis and mitigation direction for the team.
8. Responsible for department budget, personnel recruitment, training and development.
Other Responsibilities:
Position will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
May require domestic and international (including China) travel.
Education, Experience and skills required:
Director of Product Development
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