Senior Manager, R&D

Senior Manager, R&D

Join a team that's transforming stroke care through innovation. At Stryker Neurovascular, we design and develop pioneering implant technologies that improve outcomes for patients globally. As a Senior Manager, R&D, you'll lead high-impact programs from concept through commercialization, guiding cross-functional teams and partnering with physicians to deliver life-saving solutions. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of neuro intervention while building and mentoring a high-performing team. This is a hybrid position based in Fremont, CA; candidates must live within commuting distance and be onsite four days per week.

Lead and develop high-performing R&D teams by executing a robust talent strategy focused on attraction, retention, and engagement.

Drive cross-functional collaboration to solve complex technical and business challenges using structured problem-solving methodologies.

Manage high-complexity projects, including planning, budgeting, and staffing, to meet business goals and timelines.

Translate department goals into actionable performance objectives for direct reports.

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements by overseeing design control processes and reviewing technical documentation.

Lead Voice of Customer activities and champion customer-centric design practices.

Develop and manage cost center budgets and contribute to business unit-level financial planning.

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to assess emerging technologies and shape technical strategies.

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Engineering / Material Science / Chemistry or applicable technical field.

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in R&D or engineering roles.

Minimum 2 years of direct people management experience.

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.

Experience managing budgets and financial planning at the project or department level.

Experience guiding a team through a full medical device product development cycle, including scaleup and launch related activities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Minimum 4 years of direct people management experience.

Demonstrated success in coaching and developing team members through performance management strategies.

Strong understanding of the healthcare market and clinical needs.

Experience leading Voice of Customer initiatives and applying customer insights to product development.

Ability to communicate complex technical and strategic concepts to diverse audiences.

$168,500 - $286,500 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Health benefits include : Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include : Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.

Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer M / F / Veteran / Disability.