Senior Director, Product Development

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

Our enabling technology division is searching for an enthusiastic Senior Director of Product Development to lead our navigation and computer vision team. This leadership position will be responsible for planning, directing and implementing all aspects of the surgical navigation program within Globus Medical and set the standard for product development, research and innovation within the industry. The position will be hands-on and require an individual capable of creative, scalable and systematic product development with minimum supervision. Success in this role will require highly effective staff management as well as collaboration across multiple cross functional teams to achieve shared objectives related to new product design, sustaining efforts, manufacturing initiatives, and corrective actions. The job requires the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast paced environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, flexibility and maturity.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Successfully lead and manage the surgical navigation and computer vision product development program for Globus Medical

• Lead, manage and develop the multi-disciplined product development team including electrical, mechanical, software, algorithms and systems engineering as well as product management

• Focus on rapid new product introductions to establish Globus as the leader in safety and innovation in the industry

• Manage department specific sustaining efforts and complaints to maintain product performance and quality in the market

• Lead the project portfolio including driving discipline to Globus Medical’s product development process, following design controls and maintaining device design history files.

• Develop and maintain the navigation and computer vision technology strategy and roadmap aligned to the Globus Medical’s corporate roadmap

• Perform and maintain market analysis by each product segment to identify new product offerings and line extensions to ensure Globus has the best product offering in industry

• Recruit, hire, and train employees to fill positions as they arise and maintain a high-performance department

• Responsible for all Quality Compliance activities for products within department including complaint, CAPA, MDR, NCMR, and all relevant compliance activities

• Work closely with Regulatory Affairs in planning, coordination, writing, and execution of 510(k), IDE & PMA submissions and approvals

• Create policies and procedures and maintain compliance of department to ensure compliance with all worldwide regulatory bodies including the FDA

• Represent the company in a professional manner to regulatory bodies, Medical Board of Directors, Clinical Investigator Groups, surgeons, and sales force

• Development of sound electrical, mechanical, software, pre-clinical, and clinical data of scientific merit on all technologies developed

• Work closely with Director, Marketing to coordinate product and company marketing efforts

• Work closely with VP, Corporate Development to ensure that Globus can attract and retain the best surgeons to serve on product development teams, surgeon boards, think tanks, podium speakers, etc.

• Participate in management meetings on strategic initiatives and business planning

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

• Represents the company in a professional manner and upholds the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.