Vice President, R&D Program Management

The Company is seeking a Vice President of R&D Program Management to lead its global research and development portfolio and program management function. The role oversees portfolio strategy, investment governance, budgets, resource allocation, and execution across innovation, product development, and lifecycle initiatives. The successful candidate will translate business priorities into a balanced, executable portfolio; guide investment and resource trade-offs; and provide senior leaders with portfolio insights and recommendations. They will also lead the enterprise product development system and its transformation, strengthening governance, processes, performance measures, and cross-functional accountability. The position requires close collaboration across business and technical functions while ensuring disciplined execution, risk management, and adherence to quality and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, technology, business, or a related discipline; an advanced degree is preferred. Significant leadership experience in portfolio management, product development, innovation, R&D, or program management is required, along with success managing development investments in a complex global organization. Applicants should bring experience overseeing substantial budgets and resource allocation, strong financial and portfolio governance skills, and a record of leading enterprise transformation. Exceptional executive communication, influence, and stakeholder management abilities are essential; experience in medical devices, life sciences, healthcare, or another regulated industry is preferred.