Payer Quality Consultant, Director

Senior Manager Materials Science & Innovation (FT) Job Overview

Seeking an experienced Senior Manager to lead advanced materials science initiatives, drive innovation in medical device development, and manage multidisciplinary teams supporting global healthcare products. This role combines technical leadership, strategic planning, stakeholder management, and team development within a highly matrixed environment.

• Location:
  
  Salt Lake City, UT
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid (4 days in office, work from home Fridays)
• Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology
• Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Management
• Travel:
  Occasional
• Relocation Assistance:
  Available for ideal candidates
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not Available

• Base Salary: $165,000 - $188,000 per year
• Bonus Eligible:
  Yes
• Benefits:
  Full Benefits Package
• Interview Travel Reimbursed:
  Yes
• Overtime Eligible:
  No

• Lead and develop teams of scientists, engineers, and technical professionals
• Drive materials selection, development, testing, and qualification programs
• Manage complex R&D and materials science projects across multiple business units
• Provide technical leadership for laboratory testing and material characterization activities
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Regulatory teams
• Support strategic planning and long-term innovation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with medical device standards and regulatory requirements

• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biomedical Engineering (Materials Focus), or related scientific discipline
• Minimum 12 years post-graduate experience in materials science or related field

• Medical device industry experience
• Leadership of teams (6-8 direct reports)
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience
• Experience with in large matrix organizations
• Record of publications, patents, or peer-reviewed research
• Advanced laboratory and technical troubleshooting expertise

• Materials characterization and analytical testing
• HPLC, DMA, TGA, FTIR, DSC
• SEM, EDX, AFM, XPS
• GPC, ICP-MS, Atomic Absorption
• NMR, Rheology, Cyclic Voltammetry
• Mechanical testing and laboratory methods

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills required
• Proven problem-solving and leadership capabilities essential
• COVID-19 requirements may apply based on location and business needs
• Opportunity to influence innovation within a global healthcare technology environment