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Director Of R&D

Jacobs Management Group

Atlanta, GA 30301 • 10/3/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Director, Research & Development / Head of R&D, Medical Devices

My client, a global medical device company, needs a Senior Director of R&D to lead its acute care platform. You'll own the pipeline for connected devices, capital equipment, software, and AI/ML clinical decision support, from concept through commercialization.

Why you should apply

  • Set the R&D strategy and innovation roadmap for the acute care platform
  • Own new product development and sustaining engineering
  • Build and develop a team of scientists, engineers, and technical leaders of circa 60 employees across both domestic and international locations
  • Based in Metro Atlanta, GA area
  • $240K to $260k plus bonus and LTI
  • Full relocation available to non-local candidates.

What you'll be doing

  • Define the platform R&D strategy and build business cases for new technologies
  • Lead programs end to end across hardware, software, systems engineering, and informatics
  • Oversee design reviews, risk management, V&V strategy, and transfer to manufacturing
  • Manage departmental budgets, resource plans, and capital investments
  • Lead NPD and Sustaining Engineering.

About you

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related area.
  • You've commercialized Class I, II, or III devices from concept through launch
  • You've led development spanning systems engineering, software, hardware, and capital equipment
  • You've built and led global, cross-functional teams in a heavily matrixed environment.

How to apply

We'd love to see your resume, but we don't need it to have a conversation. Email Russ at and tell me why you're interested. Or, if you do have a resume ready, apply here.