Stryker ยท 13 hours ago
Manager, Formulated Product R&D
Cary, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $216K/yr
8+ years expStryker is a leading company in the healthcare industry, seeking a hands-on R&D leader with expertise in formulation. The role involves leading a team in formulation strategy, testing, and life-cycle management across drug, cosmetic, and biocide categories while ensuring compliance and driving innovation.
BiotechnologyHealth CareLife ScienceMedicalMedical Device
Responsibilities
Attract, develop, retain, and engage top talent; coach performance and support career growth
Foster a culture of diversity, inclusion, and belonging through hiring, development, and daily leadership
Translate department goals and strategy into clear, measurable objectives for your team
Lead formulation development and sustainment activities from concept through launch and post-market support
Make sound, independent decisions on project- and program-level technical priorities, risks, and tradeoffs
Apply structured problem-solving and process improvement methods to technical, business, and personnel challenges
Lead complex initiatives across functions and business units to drive innovation and achieve business goals
Communicate and present complex technical and regulatory topics clearly to diverse audiences, including senior leaders and external partners
Partner with customers and key opinion leaders (KOLs) to inform technical strategy and align solutions to clinical and business needs
Support customer-facing activities such as Voice of Customer and customer-centric design efforts
Lead your team and cross-functional partners to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements
Provide direction on formulated product development processes and procedures, including Quality by Design (QbD) principles
Review, approve, and/or delegate approval of program-specific technical documentation and deliverables
Lead high-complexity projects with responsibility for planning, resourcing, and budget execution
Contribute to project and business unit R&D budgets, forecasting, and tracking
Collaborate on business modeling and strategy for product segments and/or functional initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Formulation / Pharmaceutical / Cosmetic Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field
8+ years of applicable R&D experience in formulated products
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices applicable to formulated product development
Preferred
2+ years of direct people management experience
Demonstrated expertise in formulated product development and the ability to mentor others
Track record of successfully developing, launching, and/or sustaining products in OTC drug and/or cosmetic categories
In-depth understanding of U.S. cosmetic and OTC drug regulations, guidance, and best practices
Proven performance coach: sets clear expectations, delivers actionable feedback, and develops talent
Experience executing talent and performance management strategies
Ability to communicate complex plans and technical information clearly across a division
Consistent delivery of programs/goals on time, on quality, and within budget
General knowledge of the healthcare market and competitors
Benefits
Bonus eligible
Benefits
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1990-01-02IPO
Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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