Meet the team:Join Dexcom's Sensor Design & Development group, where innovation meets impact. Based in sunny San Diego, our Sensor Engineering team is at the forefront of developing cutting-edge biosensing technologies that transform lives. As part of R&D, we're a passionate, multidisciplinary group driven by curiosity, collaboration, and a shared mission to push the boundaries of continuous glucose monitoring and connected health.
Reporting to the VP of Sensor R&D, this Director of Sensor Research role provides the opportunity to lead a world-class scientific organization and shape the future of continuous biosensing. If you're excited by breakthrough science, strategic leadership, and making a meaningful impact on people's lives, this is the team for you.
Where you come in: - Lead sensing technology innovation and scientific strategy, expanding Dexcom's portfolio of continuous and connected health solutions.
- Define and drive long-term sensor technology roadmaps, informed by deep awareness of state-of-the-art approaches across industry and academia, spanning both IVD and in-vivo sensing paradigms.
- Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance on sensing approaches for continuous measurement of biomarkers in interstitial fluid.
- Ensure application of sound scientific first principles and best-in-class experimental design, data analysis, and advanced measurement techniques.
- Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of sensor scientists and engineers, fostering scientific rigor, innovation, and professional development.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, including managing budgets and expenses, staffing to support the business need, and reviewing and approving design criteria and feasibility requirements.
- Present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior by communicating and collaborating effectively, being dependable and delivering results, developing talent and serving with integrity and passion, and thinking big by championing long-term scenarios and strategy.
What makes you successful: - Proven experience in leading and managing scientific teams focused on sensor research. Preferably in amperometric, voltametric, and/or potentiometric biosensing applications
- Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies; including current and emerging measurement techniques, state of the art fabrication methods, integration of technologies in a measurement system, and functional requirements and characterization best practices. Experience with design, manufacturing, and clinical testing of medical devices preferred
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sensor technology roadmaps, with a track record of successful technology maturation and product implementation
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple goals and priorities, allocation of resources and staff management, and keeping deliverables on track to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in leading a technical team of scientists and engineers. Ability to oversee complex projects, manage through risk and tradeoffs in early stage and advanced sensing technologies
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - passion for motivating and inspiring others
- Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presenting technical material
What you'll get: - A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
- A full and comprehensive benefits program.
- Growth opportunities on a global scale.
- Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
- An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.
Travel Required: Education and Experience:- Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of industry experience
- 9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry
Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Salary:
$190,100.00 - $316,800.00
