P6P6 — Principal Professional
Research & Development – Medical Device Product Development Principal - P6
A top-tier individual contributor recognized for their deep expertise and strategic influence in medical device development.
What this level means
Top individual contributor; recognized authority with strategic impact, equivalent to a low executive level
- Scope
- Organization-wide architecture and the hardest problems
- Autonomy
- Defines direction; minimal oversight
- Complexity
- Strategic, open-ended problems shaping the technical future
- Impact
- Organization-wide
- Decision rights
- Sets technical strategy for a major area
- Leadership
- Recognized authority; multiplies many teams
- Typical experience
- 12–18 yrs
What you'd do
- Drive the R&D technical strategy
- Oversee multiple project teams from a technical standpoint
- Evaluate emerging technological opportunities
- Lead strategic initiatives to enhance product innovation
- Collaborate with executive leadership on R&D direction
- Ensure alignment of projects with organizational goals
- Foster a culture of innovation and excellence
- Represent the organization at industry conferences
- Drive R&D strategy and innovation
- Oversee technical aspects of multiple projects
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Strategic planning
- Technical leadership
- Innovation management
- Industry networking
- Executive collaboration
- Advanced problem-solving
- Visionary thinking
- Influence and persuasion
- Strategic R&D management
- Emerging medical technologies
- Industry trends and opportunities
- Leadership in innovation
- Advanced regulatory frameworks
- Organizational strategy alignment
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
- Innovation ecosystems
- Visionary technical leadership
- Strategic influence
- Problem-solving
- Innovation Leadership
- Industry expertise
- Cross-functional leadership
- Executive communication
- Strategic alignment
What good looks like
- Extensive experience and a track record of successful product launches and innovations
- Experience in leading complex design efforts and steering technological direction
- Advanced degree in engineering or related field
- Proven leadership in R&D strategy
Common titles
Research & Development – Medical Device Product Development Principal - P6Principal R&D Engineer / Scientist
What it pays
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