Sr. VP R&D Surgical Interventional Solutions

Req ID: 9516

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Onsite

For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. 

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:

Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.

Learn more about Life at Olympus.

Job Description

The leader for the for Surgical Interventional Systems (SIS) division, will be accountable for driving Innovation, Product and Technology Development Strategies of the SIS division covering a $2.5B portfolio growing at 7-8% CAGR. SIS division comprises of 5 business units – Urology, Respiratory, ENT, Surgical devices and Surgical Endoscopy.

In this capacity the role will oversee the execution of programs in collaboration with the Global Development Centers (DCs) in US, Europe & Japan. The role is accountable for the delivery of Product Quality, Program and Product Cost and timely Delivery (QCD) of the respective product development programs. In addition, this role will be partnering with the SIS Division Heads and respective Business Unit Leaders to ensure development programs and initiatives are aligned with the Global Strategy. The position will help shape the integration and harmonization strategies for technologies and portfolios gained through acquisition.

The position is a member of the CTO Olympus Corporation Executive Team and represents R&D as a cross functional member of the Surgical Interventional Solutions Divisions Executive Committee (ExCom). This role will provide strategic leadership and be responsible for the product development portfolio related to organic and in-organic opportunities.

As a key member of the Executive Committee this individual will play a critical role in shaping the future of the Surgical Interventional Solutions Division by collaborating to identify and evaluate strategic growth opportunities for Olympus.

Job Duties

Accountable to lead staff of Product Development Sub-Domain Leaders responsible for creating and executing technology and product strategies within the assigned product, technology, and procedural areas.
Contribute to the creation and execution of a technology vision for Olympus in collaboration with the other R&D Heads to achieve growth goals and maintain leadership positions in key strategic areas.
Accountable to build and maintain the SIS division’s Product Domain technology strategy and technology roadmap (TRM) and ensure alignment with the Chief Manufacturing and Supply Officer (CMSO) as well as the Chief Quality Officer (CQO).
Collaborate with the Business Units within the Division to build and maintain the product roadmaps and ensure alignment with TRMs and global initiatives.
Responsible to align the SIS division’s Product Domain development strategy with the Development Center’s competencies to ensure the most appropriate Centers are utilized to execute development programs.

Job Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering required. Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 20 years progressive professional leadership experience with proven leadership and business acumen.
Must include a minimum of 10 years progressive leadership experience in medical device research & development as a member of the senior leadership team.

Preferred:

Prior executive level experience preferred.
Proven ability to select, lead, retain and develop a team of senior leaders and to recognize employee issues and act on them with a sense of urgency.
Leadership skills with a proven track record of hiring, mentoring, and leading a diverse technical team.
Energetic self-starter with strong executive presence and results oriented.
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
Experience in developing and commercializing regulated devices under Design Control (21 CFR 820), ISO13485, ISO14791, and knowledge of applicable regulations.
Strong collaborator with a history of delivering new products to market that meet user and business requirements.
Demonstrated strategic planning capability.
Strong business and financial acumen · Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), including experience presenting in front of multidisciplinary global and diverse audiences.
Exhibit an aptitude for project foresight and contingency planning.
Strong collaboration skills with internal and external partners.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally based on project and business needs.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:

Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
12 Paid Holidays
On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**

Connected Culture you can embrace:

Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
Employee Resource Groups
Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
Paid Educational Assistance

*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefit and incentives.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position working at this location is $246,226.00 - $393,961.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position including: level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best-in-class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

You Belong at Olympus

We value a workforce that reflects a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We foster an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and supported. And we provide employees with equal access to opportunities for growth and development.

Applicants Requesting Accommodations: Olympus is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Olympus will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact OCAAccommodations@olympus.com. If your disability impairs your ability to email, you may call our HR Compliance Manager at 1-888-Olympus (1-888-659-6787).

Let’s realize your potential, together.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Massachusetts (US-MA) || Westborough || Research and Development

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