At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Group Manager, Product Development will be responsible for planning, directing, and implementing all aspects of the creation and productive functioning of the engineering group responsible for Spinal Cord Injury Repair. The ideal candidate needs to have leadership qualities to hire and lead a dynamic group of engineers and product managers.  The position will require one to be hands-on with the product line to assist the VP, Advanced Technologies with new product design, sustaining efforts, manufacturing initiatives, and corrective actions. The job will require the individual to be a team player with the ability to function well in a challenging and fast-paced environment. Must be enthusiastic, positive, even tempered and have strong skills in areas of dependability, interpersonal relationships, flexibility and professionalism.

Essential Functions:

Successfully lead the group in new product development

Responsible for recruitment, hiring, and training of employees to fill positions as they arise to create a strong group including engineers and product managers.

Perform and maintain market analysis by each product segment to identify new product offerings and line extensions to ensure Globus and Nevro have the best product offering in the industry for this group.

Oversee all Quality Compliance activities for products within department including complaint, CAPA, MDR, NCMR, and all relevant compliance activities.

Development of sound mechanical, pre-clinical, and clinical data of scientific merit on all technologies developed.

Provide support for all educational activities including MERC (professional education) courses, symposia, think tanks, delta force meetings, cadaver labs, and in-house courses. Responsible for ensuring that all product and equipment at these meetings are up-to-date and only promoted by in accordance with its approved labelling.

Create marketing literature, including all technique guides, brochures and other marketing/sales support materials.

Partner with Regulatory Affairs in planning, coordination, writing, and execution of 510(k), IDE & PMA submissions and approvals.

Collaborate with Professional Affairs to ensure that Globus can attract and retain the best orthopedic/trauma surgeons to serve on product development teams, surgeon boards, think tanks, podium speakers, etc.

Adhere to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.

Ensure compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role.

Represent the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Qualifications:

3-5 years’ experience in product development and research

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or a technical field, Master’s Degree preferred

Ability to work under minimum supervision with a high degree of organizational, technical, and business competence

Experience in new product introduction, design control process, and lifecycle management

Strong project management skills

Proven ability to resolve complex issues, solve problems, and resolve customer-related issues

Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Office, E-mail, and Microsoft Project

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to travel up to 15-20% of the time

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by and employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus.

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.