Director of Sensor Research
Job Location:
San Diego, CA - USA
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Job Summary
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 DexcomsSensor Design & Developmentgroup where innovation meets impact. Based in sunny San Diego our Sensor Engineering team is at the forefront of developingcutting-edgebiosensing technologies that transform lives. As part of R&Dwerea passionate multidisciplinary group driven by curiosity collaboration and a shared mission to push the boundaries of continuous glucose monitoringand connected health.
Reporting to the VP of SensorR&D this Director of Sensor Research roleprovidesthe opportunity to lead a world-classscientific organization and shape the future of continuous biosensing.Ifyoureexcited by breakthrough science strategic leadership and making ameaningful impact onpeoples livesthis is the team for you.
Where you come in:
As the Director of SensorResearch you will:
Leadsensingtechnology innovation andscientific strategyexpanding Dexcoms portfolio ofcontinuous andconnected health solutions.
Define and drive long-term sensor technology roadmaps informed by deep awareness ofstate-of-the-artapproaches across industry andacademia spanning both IVD and in-vivo sensing paradigms.
Providetechnical leadership and architectural guidance on sensing approaches for continuous measurement of biomarkersin interstitial fluid.
Ensure application of sound scientific first principles and best-in-class experimental design dataanalysis and advanced measurement techniques.
Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of sensorscientists and engineers fostering scientific rigor innovation and professional development.
Overseethe day-to-day operations oftheteam including managing budgets and expenses staffing to support the businessneedandreviewingand approvingdesign criteria andfeasibility requirements.
Present yourself as a role model for leadership behaviorbycommunicatingand collaboratingeffectively being dependable and delivering results developingtalentand serving with integrity and passion and thinking big by championing long-term scenarios and strategy.
What makes you successful:
Proven experience in leading and managingscientificteams focused on sensorresearch. Preferablyinamperometricvoltametric and/or potentiometric biosensing applications
Industry-leadingexpertisein sensor technologies; includingcurrent and emergingmeasurement techniquesstate of the artfabrication methods integrationof technologiesin a measurement system and functional requirements and characterization best practices. Experience with design manufacturing and clinical testing of medical devices preferred
Demonstrated ability todevelop and execute sensor technology roadmaps witha track recordof successfultechnologymaturationand product implementation
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple goals and priorities allocation of resources and staff management and keeping deliverables on track to meet deadlines
Proficiencyin leading a technical team of scientists and engineers.Ability to oversee complex projectsmanage throughriskand tradeoffsinearlystage and advanced sensing technologies
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills passion for motivating and inspiring others
Excellent communication skills verbal written and presenting technical material
Whatyoullget:
A front row seat tolife changingCGM technology.Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
Afull andcomprehensive benefitsprogram.
Growth opportunities on a global scale.
Access tocareer development through in-house learning programs and/orqualifiedtuition reimbursement.
Anexcitingandinnovativeindustry-leading organizationcommitted to our employeescustomers and the communities we serve.
Travel Required:
15-25%
Education and Experience:
Typically requires a Bachelorsdegree with 15 years ofindustry experience
9 years of successfulmanagement experience inrelevant industry
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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Salary:
$190100.00 - $316800.00Required Experience:
Director
About Company
Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring is simplifying diabetes management with a small device, accurate real-time glucose readings, and proven results. No fingersticks or scanning.â€
