Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver.

We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities.

This role is the ultimate owner of the assigned therapy systems and is accountable for the full product lifecycle—from concept through commercialization and post‑market support. The role is responsible for defining and executing a departmental vision aligned with the organization’s strategic objectives and for leading a global, multidisciplinary engineering team (Requirements / Risk / Compliance / V&V /Systems Engineers and Lead System Designers). This leader provides technical expertise, guidance, and accountability for reviewing and approving complex design concepts; applies deep cross‑disciplinary knowledge to manage complex programs within quality, schedule, and budget constraints; is recognized beyond the business unit for contributions to large‑scale programs; and demonstrates creativity and innovation across divisional and cross‑functional responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead functional and technical managers/leaders in the group that ensures clear accountability and operational excellence.
• Define and manage system-level requirements; own system architecture and integration; maintain the Design History File (DHF); lead risk management and mitigation; plan and execute system-level Verification & Validation (V&V); ensure regulatory compliance and clinical relevance; and make final technical decisions and trade-offs.
• Contributes to strategic planning for the assigned function and development of product/platform/technology roadmaps.   
• Create, effectively communicate, and realize vision and strategy for the organization in alignment with the business strategy.
• Contributes to development of business unit product/platform roadmap and appropriately influences business strategy through strong business partnership/credibility and understanding of business, regulatory, customer, patient & therapy needs, global dynamics, and financial vitality.
• Ensures that succession planning and talent pipeline is in place for technical and functional leadership across multiple functions and/or technical disciplines. 
• Leverage partnerships effectively with cross functional teams including the business unit, quality, program management, manufacturing, regulatory, medical and clinical to achieve business results.
• Establish processes for effective resource management from planning through execution in close collaboration with program management.
• Foster an environment where mentoring, coaching, career growth and progression, and employee development are critical focus areas.
• Create a culture and environment that attracts, develops, retains, and grows diverse and top talent aligned with organizational strategy.
• Actively communicate and advocate team’s capabilities and accomplishments.
• Collaborate across multiple locations to leverage talent and processes effectively.
• Responsible for development of state-of-the-art industry expertise and technical competencies as well as effective deployment throughout a multi-site organization.
• Ensure effective performance management.
• Applies knowledge of medical device lifecycle management to effectively drive specific phases of product development and sustainability with high quality and predictability of timeline and budget.
• Demonstrates a strategic understanding of and adherence to FDA, ISO and IEC design control procedures, regulations and standards and ensures appropriate design controls are being adhered to during all phases of product development and lifecycle management.
• Takes accountability for resource staffing and project execution with proactive management of technical and project risk to ensure delivery of business commitments.
• Ensure product reliability and cost targets are realized and effective application of risk management processes.
• Works effectively in a collaborative climate among internal and external teams/ business units to achieve organizational goals in a matrixed environment.
• Takes ownership for the continuous improvement initiatives within the assigned function in alignment with business needs.
• Demonstrates understanding of customer, patient & therapy needs, and product roadmaps, for the business franchises that are supported.
• Identifies and builds strategic technical competencies and system approach to realize all aspects of product development including innovation/ideation.
• Drives effective collaboration with external partners and also support an effective CoE and/or product ownership strategy and realization for multi-site teams.
• Lead the development and integration of project strategies which may cross several disciplines; evaluate alternatives against agreed criteria. With team, select strategies and appropriate level of risk and understanding full range of implications across the system.
• Manage, identify, hire, develop and recognize technical staff; Create and maintain employee and organizational development; as well as HR plans which meet business needs.
• Review and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures.
• Approve and submit proposal to Sr. Management. Responsible for preparation of project cost estimates up to multi-million dollar range. Manages and forecasts all project expenditures and cost tracking.
• Approve protocols and support documentation (engineering change requests, system change forms, etc.) in order to secure project release.
• Develop staff members to assume technical approver role.
• Develop strategic resource plan from multiple global locations and engineering resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate or Postgraduate in Electrical, Mechanical, Biomedical or related Engineering. An advanced technical degree is desired. Experience should include at least 12-15 years of relevant technical.
• Must possess a strong knowledge of engineering disciplines and solid knowledge of related disciplines, Electro/Mechanical, Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Materials Science, etc.
• Prior experience of leading teams with diversified background of reliability, verification & validation, compliance engineering, human factors, lead system designers is desirable.
• A demonstrated track record in electromechanical system development, preferably medical devices.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $200,000 - $260,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.

US Benefits at Vantive

This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future.  The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently.  The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals.

We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive

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