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Olympus Corporation · 7 hours ago

Global VP R&D, Respiratory

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$210K/yr - $337K/yr

10+ years exp

Olympus Corporation is a global medical technology company focused on advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care. The Global VP R&D, Respiratory will drive the technology and product development strategy for the respiratory solutions business unit, overseeing innovation and new product development to meet business growth objectives.

ElectronicsIndustrialManufacturingMedical DeviceProduct Design

Responsibilities

Working closely with the BU leaders, develop and implement a comprehensive technology and product innovation strategy for the respiratory portfolio, ensuring a robust and competitive pipeline

Lead global R&D activities across multiple regions and functional teams, fostering collaboration between engineering, marketing, and business leadership

Oversee end-to-end product development from concept through commercialization, ensuring delivery on key metrics such as quality, cost, investment efficiency, and launch readiness

Identify and pursue disruptive technologies and emerging trends within the respiratory field, guiding internal and external innovation efforts

Build and maintain strong partnerships with clinicians, research institutions, and technology partners to accelerate innovation and strengthen clinical relevance

Provide technical and strategic leadership for inorganic growth opportunities, including due diligence and integration of acquired technologies or businesses

Partner closely with senior business leaders to align R&D investments with long-term business and market objectives

Cultivate a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance within the R&D organization

Qualification

Medical device R&DProduct development strategyInnovation roadmapCross-functional program managementRegulatory requirementsCommercialization pathwaysLeadership skillsCommunication skillsSAPOffice 365Fluency in JapaneseFluency in German

Required

BS Degree required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in medical device R&D or related healthcare technology fields, with a track record of leading global innovation and product development

Deep understanding of medical technology development processes, regulatory requirements, and commercialization pathways

Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional programs in a global organization

Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to engage effectively across technical and business functions

Proven ability to identify strategic opportunities and translate them into executable innovation initiatives

Track record of working closely with key opinion leaders to bring innovative ideas into product development and ultimately to commercialization

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving accountability to finishing projects on schedule and budget

Large Program Management Experience working with global teams

Demonstrated communication skills both written and verbal

Computer proficiency e.g. Office 365, MS Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.), SAP, JDE, Concur and web-based applications such as SharePoint a plus

Moderate International and Domestic Travel