Technical Development Director
Technical Development Director
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Job Description
The Director Technical Development is a senior leader responsible for architecting and executing a forward-looking enterprise-wide technical capability strategy that strengthens functional excellence across Global Operations. This role sets the vision establishes strategic priorities and drives the evolution of technical competencies essential for achieving operational excellence in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
Serving as the principal steward of global technical learning the Director leads the design deployment and governance of high-impact technical development programsranging from foundational skills to advanced technical leadership capabilities. This includes ownership of the Training Compliance function for the Quality Management System (QMS) across all Global Operations RAQACA Distribution CE and SRO ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
By collaborating closely with senior leaders functional experts and talent management teams this role ensures technical development initiatives are integrated into business strategies delivering measurable improvements in capability compliance and performance.
This is a remote position.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership
- Define lead and continuously refine the global technical capability development strategy ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
- Drive the advancement of technical leadership skills among Global Operations leaders enabling them to deliver exceptional performance in complex regulated environments.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leaders on technical capability-building priorities workforce readiness and long-term skills development planning.
Program Design & Delivery
- Oversee the end-to-end lifecycle of technical learning programs from needs assessment and curriculum design to delivery evaluation and continuous improvement.
- Lead the development of internal technical academies and certification programs to establish consistent globally recognized capability standards.
- Ensure all technical learning solutions are designed using modern instructional design principles incorporating digital learning simulation and other innovative methodologies.
Governance & Compliance
- Responsible for the Training Quality Compliance Management System for Global Operations RAQACA Distribution CE and SRO ensuring full audit readiness and alignment with applicable regulations.
- Establish governance processes documentation standards and performance metrics to monitor the effectiveness and impact of technical training initiatives.
- Partner with Quality Regulatory and Operational leaders to embed training requirements into QMS processes and procedures.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with functional subject matter experts to ensure training content remains technically accurate relevant and aligned to evolving business needs.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships with Global Operations Talent Management and Quality leaders to integrate capability development into operational strategies.
- Identify evaluate and manage external partners and vendors to enhance technical training delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
- 810 years of progressive leadership experience including at least 5 years in HR Quality Talent Management or technical training within manufacturing.
- 35 years of experience leading enterprise-wide technical training initiatives in regulated industries (medical device pharmaceuticals or advanced manufacturing).
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Lead Quality Systems Auditor certification
Other Attributes
- Proven track record in designing and implementing large-scale technical capability-building strategies in regulated industries.
- Expertise in adult learning theory instructional design and e-learning development for technical audiences.
- Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior executives and subject matter experts.
- Advanced facilitation skills and ability to deliver impactful instructor-led technical training.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with learning management systems (LMS).
Competencies & Attributes
- Strategic mindset with the ability to anticipate capability needs and translate them into actionable initiatives.
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage technical and nontechnical audiences alike.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities leveraging data to drive decision-making.
- High level of organizational agility able to navigate complex matrixed environments.
- Results-driven with a commitment to quality compliance and continuous improvement
40-60% travel required
Disclosure as required by applicable law the annual salary range for this position is 120000- 220000. The actual compensation may vary based on geographic location work experience education and skill level. The salary range is CONMEDs good faith belief at the time of this posting.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship.
This job posting is anticipated to close on September 19 2025. We may however extend this time period in which case the posting will remain available on . Please submit your application as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis as we receive them.
Benefits:
CONMED offers a wide array of benefits to fit your unique needs. Visit our Benefits Page for more information.
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent healthcare including medical dental vision and prescription coverage
- Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses
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CONMED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster reaffirms this commitment.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
