Vice President, New Product Development

Vice President, New Product DevelopmentAbout the CompanyGlobally renowned pharmaceutical companyIndustry PharmaceuticalsType Public CompanyAbout the RoleThe Company is in search of a Vice President for New Product Development (NPD) to spearhead its innovation strategy and manage the full lifecycle of product development. This executive will be responsible for leading the NPD and innovation strategy in line with growth objectives, owning the NPD pipeline, and driving the process from concept to commercialization. The role demands a focus on profitable growth through the delivery of differentiated, high-quality products, and requires the evaluation of new technologies, products, and partnership opportunities. The successful candidate will also be tasked with overseeing competitive analysis, ensuring technical rigor, quality, and regulatory compliance, and will be expected to build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary R&D teams.Applicants for the Vice President, NPD role at the company must hold a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline, with an MBA being a plus, and have a minimum of 15 years' R&D leadership experience, particularly in the medical device industry. A proven track record in bringing products from concept to market, strong knowledge of design controls, quality systems, and global medical device regulations are essential. The role requires experience in manufacturing scale-up, verification and validation, and risk management, as well as exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder communication skills. The Vice President will also be expected to serve as the senior technical authority for innovation, risk assessment, and decision-making, and to partner closely with various internal functions including marketing, operations, regulatory, legal, finance, and manufacturing.Travel Percent Less than 10%FunctionsProduct Management