VP, New Product Development (Hybrid, Greater Philly)
A global healthcare products company, located in the greater Philly area is seeking a Vice President, New Product Development (NPD) to lead its innovation strategy and new product pipeline. This executive role sits on the senior leadership team and owns the full lifecycle of product development, from concept through commercialization, driving profitable growth through differentiated, high-quality products.
Compensation: $200,000-250,000 base + bonus
What You’ll Do:
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Lead the company’s new product development and innovation strategy aligned with growth objectives
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Own the NPD pipeline, stage-gate, and governance processes
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Evaluate new technologies, products, partnerships, and acquisition opportunities
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Drive speed-to-market while maintaining technical rigor, quality, and regulatory compliance
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Oversee competitive analysis to define product differentiation and value propositions
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Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, Regulatory, Legal, Finance, and Manufacturing
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Build and lead high-performing, multidisciplinary R&D teams
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Serve as the senior technical authority for innovation, risk assessment, and decision-making
What We’re Looking For:
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PhD required in Chemistry, Engineering, or related scientific discipline (MBA a plus)
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15+ years of R&D leadership experience (medical device required; dental preferred)
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Proven track record of bringing products from concept to market
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Strong knowledge of design controls, quality systems, and global medical device regulations
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Experience with manufacturing scale-up, verification & validation, and risk management
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Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder communication skills
For immediate consideration, please reach out directly to Kelly Lucey at [email protected] with a copy of your resume.
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