Director of Systems Integration and Test Engineering

Verathon is seeking a Director, Systems Integration and Test Engineering, to become the newest member of our Visualization Business Unit R&D Team in Burnaby, BC. The Director, Systems Integration and Test, plays a critical role in leading the research and development efforts within Verathon. This position involves overseeing Systems and Verification Engineering from product conceptualization to commercialization, ensuring that innovative and high-quality medical devices are brought to market. The director collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including design, regulatory affairs specialists, and quality managers, to drive innovation, meet regulatory requirements, and achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Management: Lead support for multiple R&D projects simultaneously, establishing timelines, milestones, and resource allocation to ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Product Development: Oversee product requirements, risk analysis and mitigation (FMEAs), and Verification and Validation testing of medical devices, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, such as FDA regulations and ISO requirements.
• Innovation and Ideation: Foster a culture of innovation within the R&D team, encouraging creativity, idea generation, and exploration of novel technologies and process improvements to address test methodologies, design for manufacturability, and design for test.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with other departments, including regulatory affairs, quality assurance, manufacturing, and marketing to integrate diverse perspectives and ensure seamless product development and commercialization processes.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and business risks associated with R&D projects, employing proactive risk management strategies to minimize project delays and ensure product safety and efficacy.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay abreast of regulatory requirements and industry standards for medical devices, ensuring that all R&D activities and product designs adhere to applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Talent Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop R&D team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and knowledge sharing within the department.
• Budgeting and Resource Allocation: Manage R&D budgets and resources effectively, optimizing investments to maximize ROI while maintaining high-quality standards and project deliverables.

Key Attributes:

• Successful candidates will possess a combination of technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision to drive innovation and achieve success in the dynamic and highly regulated field of medical device development.
• You are passionate about medical technology to improve and save patient lives.

The Basics:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field; advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) preferred.
• Proven experience (8+ years) in R&D leadership roles within a regulated industry, preferably the medical device industry, with a track record of successfully bringing innovative products to market.
• Strong management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and deliver results on schedule and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving innovation, mitigating risks, and achieving business objectives.
• Leadership qualities, including the ability to inspire and motivate team members, foster a culture of innovation and excellence, and lead by example.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to analyze market data, interpret trends, and make data driven decisions to inform R&D strategies and product development priorities.

Salary range - $172,000 - 240,000 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including a generous HCSA, paid holidays, paid time off and a retirement matching plan.