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Fresenius Medical Care · 1 day ago

VP Product Development VS Dialyzers/ In-Center

Ogden, UT, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Fresenius Medical Care is a leading global healthcare company, and they are seeking a Vice President of Product Development to provide strategic and operational leadership for their product development organization. This role will drive innovation and execution excellence for the Dialyzer business while collaborating with senior leaders to align product offerings with market needs.

BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical Device

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a high-performing global R&D / Product Development team with footprint in the US, Germany, and China

Define, create and execute long-term product development strategy aligned with VSD’s growth priorities and portfolio roadmap

Drive a culture of innovation, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement with a focus on solving complex challenges. Empower teams to collaborate across geographies and functions to deliver best-in-class products

Provide executive end-to-end leadership of all product development activities for the VS Dialyzer portfolio, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of new products, line extensions, and technology upgrades. Design owner of all dialyzer products.Owner of the Design History File

Establish and expand development pathways for dialyzers within other therapeutic Streams (e.g., Home, Critical Care), in collaboration with cross-functional business and technology teams, to shape the future of VSD's product offering

Ensure compliance with global regulatory, quality, and clinical requirements across all development programs, overseeing the successful navigation of stringent industry requirements and milestones

Partner closely with key functions including Marketing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, PMO, Advanced Technology, Clinical Research, Intellectual Property, Finance, Contract Manufacturing (CMO), Procurement, Manufacturing and supply chain, Manufacturing technology and industrialization, and others to ensure seamless execution and alignment

Serve as an executive stakeholder for stage-gate reviews, portfolio prioritization, and cross-functional decision-making. Ensure cross-functional alignment and coordination across all stages of product development, from ideation to commercialization

Ensure system level treatment requirements are achieved through Dialyzer interfaces with technology from other Value Streams (like VS Machines), meeting system-level treatment requirements and ensuring a holistic, integrated product offering

Own and lead the global Product Development budget, ensuring investments align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable value

Drive cost-effective execution of all NPI programs and ensure that products meet defined cost targets throughout development and deliver value to the business and customers

Monitor portfolio performance, risks, and resource allocation to maximize ROI and ensure that all initiatives are aligned with broader corporate goals

Recruit, develop, and retain top-tiertalent across geographies

Build organizational capability through mentoring, coaching, and structured development plans, ensuring that teams are prepared to take on increased responsibility and challenges

Foster high engagement and a unified global culture across teams ensuring alignment with the FME mission, values, and strategic goals. Promote an inclusive environment where diverse ideas and perspectives thrive

Qualification

Product DevelopmentGlobal LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingStakeholder ManagementTeam DevelopmentInnovation

Required

Master's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related technical discipline (PhD preferred)

Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in end-to-end product development, from concept through global commercialization

Proven track record leading global, multiple-locations, cross-cultural product development teams in a highly regulated industry (medical devices preferred)

Demonstrated success leading large, complex product portfolios and delivering innovative products to market

Strategic thinker with strong business acumen and a passion for innovation

Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and build high-performance global teams