Vice President of Research and Development

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:

• LifeVest, the world first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
• HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
• TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.

ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

Job Summary

Position is accountable for leading product development efforts across the Cardiac Management Solutions division of ZOLL.

Essential Functions

• Develop and execute technology-focused research and development strategies and plans
• Drive the development of new products that enable execution of the global business strategy
• Drive the development of software systems and tools that support world-class services delivery
• Effectively support existing products and customer service activities
• Lead, direct and organize activities of the R&D group including planning, staffing, budgeting, priority setting, resource allocation, project management, product design, documentation, design support and pre-production quality assurance.
• Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities.
• Develop a deep understanding of the clinical applications, patient needs, and prescriber requirements to drive the development of industry-leading technologies and products.
• Work closely with Marketing, Product Management, Sales, Support Services, and Reimbursement to develop and implement new product portfolio and applied research / technology portfolio strategies and tactical plans, ensuring the process is focused on customer needs and time-to-market.
• Serve as a key member of the management team that sets the company's strategic direction.
• Formulate long-term objectives and standards of performance for the department.
• Assure that department achieves objectives and project completion within budget and time frame.
• Be a student of current clinical and industry trends, ensuring that the company maintains and expands its technology leadership position.
• Competent in complex electronic hardware and software systems design, implementation, validation, and support.
• Demonstrated strong oral and written communication skills.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Minimum BS required, Advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years of industry experience required
• A minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, with at least 5 years at the senior management level required.
• Experience in the development of complex electronic and software systems required.
• Experience with medical device development including regulatory requirements required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to deal with rapid growth and a complex, evolving market.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills. Ability to define and employ quantitative/statistical assessment approaches
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated team building and leadership skills
• Effective team player who is also capable of working independently with strong self-motivation

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This position is generally performed in a typical office environment that is usually quiet. Employee is expected to work collaboratively with team members, as well as able to work independently with limited supervision. Work will require significant computer and telephone work.
• This position is based in Pittsburgh but will be require occasional travel.

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.