Fresenius Medical Care · 1 day ago
VP Product Development VS Dialyzers/ In-Center
Ogden, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
15+ years expFresenius Medical Care is a global leader in healthcare services, and they are seeking a Vice President of Product Development to lead their Dialyzer business. This role involves providing strategic and operational leadership for a multi-disciplinary product development organization, driving innovation and execution excellence, and ensuring alignment with business priorities and global 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
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
Preferred
PhD in engineering, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or a related technical discipline
Company
Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care is a healthcare company that provides dialysis treatment for those with chronic kidney diseases.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$758.43M2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $579.5M
2025-07-21Post Ipo Equity· $4.86M
2020-02-25Post Ipo Equity· $6.07M
Leadership Team
Helen Giza
Chief Executive Officer and Chair of the Management Board
Olaf Schermeier
Member of the Management Board - CEO Global R&D
Recent News
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