Director of Medical Device Engineering Sensor Development

The Company

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later having pioneered an industry. And were just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what weve started: Improving human health.

We are driven by thousands of ambitious passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening serving with integrity thinking big and being dependable. Weve already changed millions of lives and were ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. Well get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though weve come a long way from our small company days our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.

Meet the team:

Join Dexcoms Sensor Design & Development group where innovation meets impact. Based in sunny San Diego our Sensor Engineering team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensing technologies that transform lives. As part of R&D were a passionate multidisciplinary group driven by curiosity collaboration and a shared mission to push the boundaries of continuous glucose monitoring.

Reporting to the VP of Sensor Design & Development this role offers the opportunity to lead a world-class team in shaping the future of connected health. If youre excited by breakthrough science strategic leadership and making a real difference in peoples livesthis is the team for you.

Where you come in:

As the Director of Sensor development you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of next generation continuous sensing products expanding Dexcoms portfolio of connected health solutions.

• Develop strategic sensor roadmaps managing and mentoring a world-class team of scientists and engineers and deliver robust product design solutions to the business and our customers.

• Ensure industry-leading performance in clinical accuracy and real-world use reliability.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a department including managing budgets and expenses staffing to support the business need and reviewing and approving design and change management documentation and design control deliverables.

• Present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior across the organization by communicating and collaborating effectively being dependable and delivering results developing talent and serving with integrity and passion and thinking big by championing long-term scenarios and strategy.

What makes you successful:

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams focused on sensor product development. Preferably amperometric voltammetric and/or potentiometric biosensing applications

• Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies; including latest measurement techniques state of the art fabrication methods integration in a measurement system and functional requirements and characterization best practices. Experience with design manufacturing and clinical testing of medical devices preferred

• Demonstrated ability to drive product development and influence commercial product strategy. Track record of successful development and commercialization of sensor systems preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple goals and priorities allocation of resources and staff management and keeping deliverables on track to meet deadlines

• Proficiency in leading a technical team of scientists and engineers. Ability to oversee complex projects manage through risk and navigate design tradeoffs and uncertainty.

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills passion for motivating and inspiring others

• Excellent communication skills verbal written and presenting technical material

Education and Experience:

• Typically requires a Bachelorsdegree with 15 years ofindustry experience

• 9 years of successfulmanagement experience inrelevant industry

What youll get:

• A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.

• A full and comprehensive benefits program.

• Growth opportunities on a global scale.

• Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.

• An exciting and innovative industry-leading organization committed to our employees customers and the communities we serve.

Travel Required:

• 5-15%

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may at its discretion assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcoms AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at

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