Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. · 3 days ago
VP of Research and Development
San Leandro, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $300K/yr
10+ years expMedical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc. is a leader in medical device manufacturing, and they are seeking a VP of Research and Development to drive innovation and oversee product development. This role involves leading a team of engineers, managing the product life cycle, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while delivering high-quality products to the market.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical
Responsibilities
Lead Product Development: Successfully drive product development projects through all phases—concept, design, regulatory submission, and market launch demonstrating proven results in mechanical product design and innovation
Product Life Cycle Management: Oversee and manage the entire product life cycle, including design control, sustaining engineering activities, and quality assurance, to ensure products meet compliance and market needs
Strategic Execution: Develop and execute plans to realize product opportunities identified through the Strategic Development process, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Continuous Product Improvement: Strategize and implement product enhancement activities in collaboration with Marketing, Manufacturing, and Quality Assurance teams to improve performance and customer satisfaction
Collaboration with Manufacturing: Partner with Manufacturing in supplier selection, manufacturability, and the transition from R&D to manufacturing to ensure a smooth and efficient design transfer process
Hands-On Leadership: Actively engage with the engineering team in prototyping, testing, and refining products to ensure the highest quality and functionality
Team and Resource Management : Effectively lead, mentor, and coach cross-functional teams, allocate resources, and manage a dynamic workforce to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Foster a collaborative, hands-on work culture that encourages professional development and innovation
Problem Solving and Innovation: Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to resolve complex challenges, perform root cause analysis, and guide the team in developing and implementing effective solutions
Department Leadership: Oversee departmental budgets, recruit and develop top talent, and implement training programs to foster professional growth and innovation within the team. Provide mentorship and coaching to ensure the team’s success and growth
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Regulatory, Quality, and Sales/Marketing teams to deliver innovative and compliant solutions
Perform additional duties as requested, directed, or assigned to support the organization’s objectives
Travel domestically and internationally, including to China, as required for business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline or a related field
Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience in medical device development within an FDA-regulated environment
Strong understanding of Design Control for Medical Devices, ISO standards, CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practices), and System Engineering principles
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex projects and product lifecycles, ensuring timely delivery and compliance
Ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, and execute plans methodically
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, coupled with strong presentation abilities to convey ideas clearly and persuasively
Preferred
Advanced degrees preferred
Company
Medical Instrument Development Laboratories, Inc.
MID Labs was founded by Dr. Carl Wang in 1981 and has been associated with vitreoretinal surgery from its infancy.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$51M2018-10-18Acquired
2014-10-16Series Unknown· $51M
Leadership Team
A
Arlene Alvarez
Director, QA/RA
C
Carl Wang
Founder
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