Mesa Labs is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Product Management and R&D to lead upstream initiatives for their Sterilization business within the SDC division. This role is responsible for overseeing Upstream Product Management, New Product Development (NPD), and Sustaining Engineering efforts, driving alignment and collaboration across various departments to foster innovation and deliver high-quality solutions that meet global sterilization standards.
Requirements
- 10-15 years of progressive experience in product development, R&D, or technical product management within life sciences/medical device or related regulated industries
- Minimum 5 years people management experience in lead or leadership roles managing cross-functional product development teams through upstream regulated product development and sustainment phases
- Proven track record of successfully developing multiple regulated products from concept through tech transfer and commercialization handoff
- Strong technical knowledge of consumable product design, formulation development, analytical methods, manufacturing processes, and scale-up
- Experience managing product development budgets and complex technical project portfolios
- Experience with Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and data-driven development approaches
- Excellent program management skills with demonstrated ability to drive multiple concurrent projects to completion
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the upstream product strategy for the Sterilization business, aligning with divisional goals and market opportunities.
- Oversee the product portfolio lifecycle, including ideation, prioritization, development, launch, and post-market support.
- Lead cross-functional teams through all phases of New Product Development (NPD) and Sustaining Engineering projects, ensuring scope, timeline, and budget adherence.
- Integrate voice-of-customer, competitive intelligence, and market trends into product planning and innovation strategies.
- Ensure all product development activities meet applicable regulatory standards (e.g., ISO, FDA, AAMI) and internal quality systems.
- Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and scientific advancements to enhance product performance and differentiation, including manufacturing process automation
- Identify and mitigate technical, regulatory, and market risks through sustaining support and innovation pathways
Other
- Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, bio/chemical engineering, or related scientific/engineering field
- Travel required approximately 25% of time, both domestic and international
- Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in relevant scientific discipline
- German language proficiency (English language fluency required)
- Mesa Labs prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, disability, military status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.
