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Tactile Medical · 4 hours ago

Sr. Director of Product Development

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$153K/yr - $229K/yr

15+ years exp

Tactile Medical is seeking a Senior Director of Product Development who will lead the innovation and delivery of hardware and soft good medical devices. This role involves defining the strategic technology roadmap, managing the product lifecycle, and leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure successful R&D initiatives while collaborating with other departments.

Health CareMedicalMedical Device

Responsibilities

Champion a culture of advanced research and innovation, identifying new technologies, materials, and processes to drive the next generation of physical products

Define the strategic roadmap for all physical products, aligning with company goals and market needs. Balance long-term exploratory research with near-term product deliverables

Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team of hardware and soft goods engineers, project managers, and designers

Oversee the full product lifecycle, from initial concept and prototyping to manufacturing and product launch, ensuring the highest standards of quality, performance, and timelines

Provide strategic oversight for all physical product projects, ensuring they are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget

Serve as a key liaison between the physical product team and other departments, including Digital Solutions, Marketing, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations

Drive the creation of new IP and other foundational technologies to secure our market position and fuel future product innovation

Ensure compliance with medical device regulations (FDA, ISO 13485, IEC 60601)

Collaborate cross-functionally with software, regulatory, quality, and manufacturing teams

Develop and manage budgets, timelines, and resource allocation for R&D program

Maintain high standards of documentation, risk management, and design controls

Qualification

Product Development ProcessMedical Device DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceLeadership SkillsEngineering Team LeadershipTechnology RoadmapsEnd-to-End Product DevelopmentProject ManagementResource AllocationRisk ManagementDesign ControlsEmerging TechnologiesIP CreationMaterials ScienceQuality StandardsBudget ManagementCommunication Skills