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Bolt Medical

Director, R&D - IVL Systems

Bolt Medical, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92002

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Base pay range $180,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

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DIRECT CANDIDATES ONLY, IF INTERESTED APPLY THROUGH JOB POST. NO DIRECT MESSAGES. RECRUITERS: DO NOT CONTACT. Job Summary:

As a Research and Development (R&D) leader you will lead product development, support and sustainment of Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) systems. This role will partner closely with business and R&D leaders to identify and execute projects that improve product performance, reduce COGS, and address field, quality or other supply chain issues while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulatory standards.

This is an onsite position at our Carlsbad, CA site.

Key Responsibilities

Organize and manage the IVL System teams comprising Electrical, Mechanical, Software and Systems engineering.

People Management: Build and mentor high‑performing team. Lead and manage cross‑functional R&D teams by fostering collaboration and communication while collaborating with other BSC teams across different cultures and time zones. Direct functional/site R&D leaders and their teams to identify and deliver on IVL projects.

Product/Technology Development: Leverage a strong understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing processes and extensive experience in the design, development, and commercialization of medical equipment to direct staff in technical approaches that accelerate development while managing technical risk.

Project/Program Management: Direct key project management processes; develop and implement business unit plan; build team ownership and commitment to project and business plans. Sponsor professional development of project/program managers.

Process Management: Actively lead and review TDP/PDP, policy, and practice improvements to drive functional excellence; influence cross‑functional and cross‑divisional systems effectiveness.

Communications and Reviews: Responsible for department‑level communications; participate in phase and business reviews; actively influence cross‑functional collaboration.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or applicable technical field.

10+ years’ engineering or technical experience in large capital equipment which includes complex electromechanical systems related firmware and software across entire Product Life Cycle Process in the Medical Device industry.

5+ years’ experience managing large R&D teams.

Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required (up to 25%).

Preferred Qualifications

MS or other advanced degrees.

Strong preference for someone who has worked in multiple functions and brings a holistic set of experiences to the role.

Strong record of working globally and cross‑functionally across an organizational matrix and history of building strong stakeholder relationships.

Previous experience in partnering with or building on products and services using leading cloud service providers and related data analytics platform a significant plus.

Significant customer experience, collaboration and interface customer field visits, innovation visits, etc.

Ability to understand and connect authentically with all levels and types of employees. Drive high level of employee engagement by leading through our BSC behaviors and building a culture of high performance, learning, continuous improvement, and leading diversity and inclusion.

Proven ability to drive change across org/job design, processes, and human capital capabilities.

Ability to manage cost center and project related budgets.

A vision and mission focused leader who courageously challenges the status quo.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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