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Director Of R&D


Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 240000 - 260000
Posted: 6 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Director Research & Development / Head of R&D Medical Devices

My client a global medical device company needs a Senior Director of R&D to lead its acute care platform. Youll own the pipeline for connected devices capital equipment software and AI/ML clinical decision support from concept through commercialization.

Why you should apply

  • Set the R&D strategy and innovation roadmap for the acute care platform
  • Own new product development and sustaining engineering
  • Build and develop a team of scientists engineers and technical leaders of circa 60 employees across both domestic and international locations
  • Based in Metro Atlanta GA area
  • $240K to $260k plus bonus and LTI
  • Full relocation available to non-local candidates.

What youll be doing

  • Define the platform R&D strategy and build business cases for new technologies
  • Lead programs end to end across hardware software systems engineering and informatics
  • Oversee design reviews risk management V&V strategy and transfer to manufacturing
  • Manage departmental budgets resource plans and capital investments
  • Lead NPD and Sustaining Engineering.

About you

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related area.
  • Youve commercialized Class I II or III devices from concept through launch
  • Youve led development spanning systems engineering software hardware and capital equipment
  • Youve built and led global cross-functional teams in a heavily matrixed environment.

How to apply

Wed love to see your resume but we dont need it to have a conversation. Email Russ at and tell me why youre interested. Or if you do have a resume ready apply here.


Required Experience:

Director


About Company

Niche executive search firm with 30+ years specializing in executive search and staffing in Medical Device, Biotech, Pharma, and Diagnostics. Jacobs Management Group is a WBENC certified retained and contingent search firm with 30+ years of industry success and a national network.

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