Chief Product Development Officer #1529

Job Description

The Chief Product Development Officer serves at the executive management level to provide scientific vision leadership across research, discovery, and translational development. The Chief Product Development Officer plays a strategic role in setting and achieving the scientific goals of the organization and one that fulfills the mission.

Products

• Existing product portfolio and big emphasis on NPD which is currently underway

Minimum Requirements

• Doctoral degree in bioengineering, biology, skin/wound/bone healing or tissue engineering preferred
• 15+ years of experience in a regenerative medicine, biologic, medical device or tissue banking FDA regulated facility; or an appropriate combination of education and work experience
• Extensive knowledge in the field of regenerative medicine, biologics, biomaterials, and/or tissue engineering technologies
• Outstanding presentation skills and an ability to effectively communicate program progress/challenges to management, partners, investors, and to scientific audiences
• Experience with product development from the ground-up and expert knowledge of IP management
• Knowledge and experience of working under regulatory requirements including 21 CFR 1271, AATB, cGMP, cGTP, and other applicable state and federal regulations required
• Demonstrated track record of building and leading successful teams is required
• Experience in managing scientists at different stages of professional growth is required

Job Requirements

• Oversee all research initiatives and product development activities
• Lead the strategic development of product pipeline and technology platforms
• Provide expert knowledge for the development of novel regenerative therapies including cell and biomaterial-based approaches
• Maintain thorough knowledge of current advances in the field and emerging technologies
• Oversee all R&D P&L activities
• Build and lead a high-performance interdisciplinary R&D team
• Drive new product development activities to ensure continued effectiveness and market differentiation
• Manage intellectual property activities and strategic patent applications
• Support and review regulatory filings and strategy
• Partner and optimize technology transfer activities of new products into manufacturing
• Successfully build high performing interdepartmental teams
• Communicate R&D strategy and milestones to executive management, partners, and external stakeholders
• Manage and develop key relationships and partnerships with KOLs
• Develop and interact with customers to build market trust based on direct feedback from the customer base
• Support marketing of new products through manuscripts, collaborative studies, and by participating at conferences

Compensation Information

• Base: $300k-400k
• Variable: TBD

Location

• Territory Parameters: On site with flexibility
• Acceptable Candidate Location: Atlanta, GA ideal