Director Of R&D
Jacobs Management Group
Atlanta, GA · Posted October 2, 2026
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About the job
Senior Director, Research & Development / Head of R&D, Medical Devices
My client, a global medical device company, needs a Senior Director of R&D to lead its acute care platform. You'll own the pipeline for connected devices, capital equipment, software, and AI/ML clinical decision support, from concept through commercialization.
Why you should apply
Set the R&D strategy and innovation roadmap for the acute care platform
Own new product development and sustaining engineering
Build and develop a team of scientists, engineers, and technical leaders of circa 60 employees across both domestic and international locations
Based in Metro Atlanta, GA area
$240K to $260k plus bonus and LTI
Full relocation available to non-local candidates.
What you'll be doing
Define the platform R&D strategy and build business cases for new technologies
Lead programs end to end across hardware, software, systems engineering, and informatics
Oversee design reviews, risk management, V&V strategy, and transfer to manufacturing
Manage departmental budgets, resource plans, and capital investments
Lead NPD and Sustaining Engineering.
About you
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related area.
You've commercialized Class I, II, or III devices from concept through launch
You've led development spanning systems engineering, software, hardware, and capital equipment
You've built and led global, cross-functional teams in a heavily matrixed environment.
How to apply
We'd love to see your resume, but we don't need it to have a conversation. Email Russ at rkikkert@jacobsmgt.com and tell me why you're interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.