Vice President of Technology Development (Medtech, Remote)

Job summary

The Vice President of Technology Development will lead the maturation of technologies that drive future product pipelines in the Chronic Care sector. This role focuses on transforming scientific insights and emerging technologies into viable assets for product development, ultimately enhancing user experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in R&D, technology development, or innovation leadership within a regulated environment.
• Deep understanding of technology maturation, pipeline governance, and risk management.
• Proven track record with external partnerships and open innovation.
• Strong knowledge of intellectual property management and freedom-to-operate considerations.
• Ability to navigate complexity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills with executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the technology strategy, aligning it with business priorities and user needs.
• Establish governance and readiness criteria for technology incubation and maturation.
• Build and lead a high-performing, customer-centric technology organization.
• Strengthen external innovation through partnerships and technology scouting.
• Manage the intellectual property portfolio, ensuring robust protection and risk management.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure effective technology maturation and scaling.

Skills

• Leadership in technology development and innovation.
• Strategic thinking and execution in a regulated environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Relevant advanced degree in a related field is preferred.

Tools

• Familiarity with technology development frameworks and project management tools.