Vice President – R&D Excellence and Transformation

Fresenius Medical Care

Vice President leading the future-state transformation of MedTech R&D operations with a focus on governance and capability development. Driving measurable impact across a complex global environment.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeBad Homburg • 🇩🇪 GermanyLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale R&D transformations, developing governance frameworks, and implementing strategic initiatives within the medical device and life sciences sectors. Proven ability to influence stakeholders and drive organizational change while fostering cross-functional collaboration and process excellence.

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R&D Transformation LeadershipGovernance Framework DevelopmentProduct Lifecycle ManagementChange ManagementGlobal Operating Model Design

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Hard Skills

Organizational DesignProcess ExcellenceDigital EnablementAI-Enabled DevelopmentEngineering MethodologiesPortfolio GovernanceCapability DevelopmentStrategic Roadmap TranslationCross-Functional AlignmentTalent Prioritization

Soft Skills

Influencing Executive StakeholdersFacilitating Organizational AlignmentDriving Change Adoption

Certifications & Qualifications

Master's Degree in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Life SciencesMaster's Degree in Healthcare TechnologyMaster's Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Medical DevicesLife SciencesHealthcare TechnologyRegulated EnvironmentsTransformation OfficesOperational ExcellenceComplex EnvironmentsEngineering WorkflowsCapability NetworksShared-Service Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive the implementation of the future-state MedTech R&D operating model, including organizational structures, governance frameworks, decision rights, accountability models, and collaboration mechanisms.
Lead and execute the global R&D transformation roadmap, ensuring alignment across organization design, governance, digital enablement, process excellence, and capability development initiatives.
Shape the future R&D workforce by defining critical capabilities, talent priorities, operating models, and partnering strategies across a global footprint.
Strengthen governance, portfolio decision-making, prioritization processes, and cross-functional alignment across R&D, Quality, Regulatory, TechOps, Commercial, IT/Digital, and other key functions.
Advance process excellence by driving simplification, harmonization, and modernization of development processes, engineering workflows, digital tools, and AI-enabled capabilities.
Act as a trusted strategic partner to senior leadership and facilitate organizational alignment, transformation adoption, and change readiness across the enterprise.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree or equivalent in Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare Technology, Business, or a related discipline.
15+ years of progressive leadership experience within medical devices, life sciences, healthcare technology, engineering, or similarly regulated complex environments.
Proven track record leading large-scale transformation, operating model redesign, R&D excellence, strategy implementation, or enterprise change initiatives.
Deep understanding of product development organizations, product lifecycle management, portfolio governance, and cross-functional development environments.
Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and drive change without relying on formal authority.
Experience translating strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps, governance structures, and measurable outcomes.
Leadership experience within global Medical Device R&D organizations.
Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, transformation offices, integration, restructuring, or operational excellence programs.
Exposure to modern engineering methodologies, digital engineering, systems engineering, AI-enabled development environments, and advanced technology ecosystems.
Experience designing global operating models, competency centers, shared-service structures, and capability networks.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development