R&D Director(Federal Grants)
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Location: San Diego, CA 92154
Description:
Scientific and Technical Leadership
Strong foundation in life sciences, diagnostics, or biomedical engineering with proven leadership in assay, reagent, or device development.
Product Development Lifecycle Knowledge
Deep understanding of IVD development stages from concept through feasibility, design verification, validation, and tech transfer.
Innovation & Pipeline Strategy
Ability to define R&D strategy, evaluate new technologies, and prioritize projects to meet commercial and regulatory needs.
Regulatory & Quality Alignment
Familiar with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, IVDR/MDR regulations; integrates compliance into design and development processes.
Cross-Functional Program Management
Leads interdisciplinary teams across R&D, Regulatory, QA, Clinical, and Operations to deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
People Leadership & Mentoring
Builds and motivates high-performing scientific teams, fosters innovation culture, and mentors junior scientists or engineers.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Uses analytical rigor to interpret experimental data, make go/no-go decisions, and adjust project direction as needed.
Grant-Funded Research Experience
Experience securing or collaborating on federally funded R&D projects (e.g., NIH, BARDA) is a strong plus.
Requirements
At least 10 years of total professional experience.
An average of 30 months or more
Experience in IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics)
Fewer than 7 companies.
PhD in a relevant life sciences or IVD-related field
Benefits
PTO
Medical insurance
401K
Strong foundation in life sciences, diagnostics, or biomedical engineering with proven leadership in assay, reagent, or device development.
Product Development Lifecycle Knowledge
Deep understanding of IVD development stages from concept through feasibility, design verification, validation, and tech transfer.
Innovation & Pipeline Strategy
Ability to define R&D strategy, evaluate new technologies, and prioritize projects to meet commercial and regulatory needs.
Regulatory & Quality Alignment
Familiar with FDA QSR, ISO 13485, IVDR/MDR regulations; integrates compliance into design and development processes.
Cross-Functional Program Management
Leads interdisciplinary teams across R&D, Regulatory, QA, Clinical, and Operations to deliver projects on-time and on-budget.
People Leadership & Mentoring
Builds and motivates high-performing scientific teams, fosters innovation culture, and mentors junior scientists or engineers.
Data-Driven Decision Making
Uses analytical rigor to interpret experimental data, make go/no-go decisions, and adjust project direction as needed.
Grant-Funded Research Experience
Experience securing or collaborating on federally funded R&D projects (e.g., NIH, BARDA) is a strong plus.
Requirements
At least 10 years of total professional experience.
An average of 30 months or more
Experience in IVD (In Vitro Diagnostics)
Fewer than 7 companies.
PhD in a relevant life sciences or IVD-related field
Benefits
PTO
Medical insurance
401K