Director, Research and Development

Work Flexibility:

Onsite The Director, Research & Development is responsible for leading Stryker Sustainability Solutions (SSS) innovation, product development, and regulatory strategy to deliver sustainable business growth. This leader oversees the development and commercialization of new and expanded product offerings, ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements, and drives execution across R&D, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and Program Management functions.

• Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These ...
• Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based.
• Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category.
• Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.

• Serve as a key member of the Business Unit Leadership Team (BULT), helping shape business strategy and enterprise priorities.
• Establish and execute functional and departmental strategies aligned to business goals.
• Drive organizational alignment, decision-making, and resolution of complex business challenges.
• Identify and advance growth opportunities across product portfolios and business units.

• Lead global research and development programs from concept through commercialization.
• Drive product development strategy, processes, and execution across the organization.
• Ensure successful product transitions into manufacturing through strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, schedules, milestones, and portfolio performance.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement through Lean and problem-solving methodologies.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, EU, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership for design controls, product development documentation, and quality system processes.
• Support and strengthen Quality Management System initiatives and performance metrics.
• Review and approve technical and regulatory deliverables to ensure compliance and product quality.

• Lead customer-focused innovation and research activities, partnering with key opinion leaders (KOLs) and external stakeholders to inform product strategy.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and market opportunities to support long-term growth.
• Ensure customer needs remain central to product and portfolio decisions.

• Partner across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and other functions to achieve business objectives.
• Drive alignment across teams, divisions, customers, and key stakeholders.
• Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that advance innovation and business performance.

• Own departmental budgets, resource planning, and financial performance.
• Drive financial accountability across programs, projects, and cost centers.
• Monitor portfolio performance through effective reporting, metrics, and governance.
• Ensure efficient use of resources while balancing strategic priorities and business objectives.

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