Associate Director - Acute Systems and V&V

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

Your Role

The Associate Director of R&D, Systems and V&V within the Acute Therapies business creates and manages a Systems Engineering and Test Engineering department that aligns with the organization's vision and strategic plan for its product roadmap. This individual will be leading a multi-discipline team of engineers of varied skills providing technical expertise and guidance along with accountability of reviewing, approving, and developing complex electromechanical designs. The ideal candidate will utilize solid understanding of theories and practices from a variety of disciplines to manage complex projects or programs within the boundaries of quality, scope, time and budget. Acknowledged outside of business unit or division for input on programs of some magnitude. Exhibits creativity and innovation in completing divisional and cross-functional/business unit responsibilities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Understands customer, patient & therapy needs, and product roadmaps for the business.
• Leads the strategic planning for both the new product development roadmap and the sustaining activities for the existing portfolio.
• Takes ownership for implementing department and corporate initiatives within the assigned functions in alignment with business needs.
• Effectively communicates activities within the Systems and V&V team, product development projects, and advocates for the team’s capabilities and accomplishments.
• Drives process improvements in Systems and Test engineering functions, both directly and indirectly through managers and technical leads

Organization

• Sets policies for the staff in accomplishing and documenting projects. Assists in the development of overall engineering departmental policy.
• Identifies and builds strategic technical competencies in the R&D organization to realize all aspects of the business product development needs.
• Manages, identifies, hires, develops and recognizes technical staff; Creates and maintains employee and organizational development; as well as HR plans which meet business needs.
• Leads functional managers and technical team leaders in the group that ensures clear accountability and operational excellence.
• Ensures that succession planning and talent pipeline is in place.
• Takes accountability for resource staffing and project execution with proactive management of technical and project risk to ensure delivery of business commitments.
• Leverages and supports cross functional teams including the product development office, the larger business unit, quality, program management, manufacturing, regulatory, medical and clinical, to achieve business results.
• Fosters an environment where mentoring, coaching, career growth and progression, and employee development are critical focus areas.

Projects

• Leads new product developments and sustaining projects for the Installed Base for the Acute Therapies electromechanical Systems and Test team through the Vantive Product Development and Lifecycle Management (PDLM) and PReP (Concept through launch) processes.

• Effectively manages resources from planning through execution in close collaboration with Program management.
• Responsible for development of state-of-the-art industry expertise and technical competencies to achieve new product developments.
• Applies knowledge of medical device lifecycle management to effectively drive specific phases of product development with high quality and predictability of timeline and budget.
• Adheres to FDA, ISO, and IEC design control procedures, regulations and standards and ensures appropriate design controls and are being adhered to. 
• Ensures business needs in product reliability and cost targets are realized as part of product requirements and ensuring effective application of risk management.

What You'll Bring

• Graduate or Post-Graduate in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical or related Engineering. An advanced technical degree is desired. Experience should include 10+ years of relevant technical experience, including some technical leadership. Prior experience in Renal device domain is a plus.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of engineering disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines, Electro/Mechanical, Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, Verification, Validation, etc.
• Solid understanding of requirements creation, definition, testability, and traceability through the verification and validation process
• A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development, preferably medical devices.
• Have a proven track record of management/leadership effectiveness in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience leading large multi-functional teams with diversified backgrounds covering reliability, verification & validation and development.
• Strong foundation and experience in resource, project and budget management and strategy development.
• Proven ability to create results within budget, timeline, and product/project deliverables.

Vantive is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a minimum of 3 days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is TBD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and/or long-term incentive. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

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