Stryker Corporation

Manager, R&D Engineering - NPD

Stryker Corporation$141K — $236K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in engineering or product development
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects
  • Experience with regulatory compliance in medical device development
  • At least 2 years of direct people management experience (preferred)
  • Experience with knee implants or joint reconstruction (preferred)
  • Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team
  • Execute complex projects with planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery
  • Apply problem-solving and process improvement methodologies
  • Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders through communication
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring and team development
  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations
  • Partner with customers to align technical strategies with clinical needs
  • Contribute to financial modeling and strategic planning

Benefits

  • Hybrid work flexibility
  • Mentorship opportunities for talent development
  • Involvement in high-impact initiatives
  • Dynamic work environment at a leading medical innovation company
  • Access to a broad portfolio of medical products, including those for joint replacement
Full Job Description
Work Flexibility: Hybrid

As a Manager, Engineering in R&D, you'll support our Knee Business Unit within Stryker's Joint Replacement Division and lead high-impact initiatives, mentor top talent, and shape the future of medical innovation. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and people leadership, this is your opportunity to make a difference and support a new product development team.

This is a hybrid role, and the candidate will need to be within commuting distance to our Mahwah, NJ office to be on-site 2 - 3 days per week.

To learn more about Stryker's Joint Replacement portfolio click here: https://www.stryker.com/us/en/portfolios/orthopaedics/joint-replacement.html

What You Will Do
  • Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving talent acquisition, engagement, and growth.
  • Execute complex projects with accountability for planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery of results.
  • Apply problem-solving and process improvement methodologies to resolve technical and business challenges.
  • Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders through clear, strategic communication.
  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring and team development.
  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and design control standards.
  • Partner with customers and key opinion leaders to align technical strategies with clinical needs.
  • Contribute to financial modeling and strategic planning for product segments or business functions.


What You Will Need

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in engineering or product development.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects.
  • Experience with regulatory compliance in medical device development.


Preferred Qualifications
  • At least 2 years of direct people management experience.
  • Prior experience specifically in knee implants or joint reconstruction/implants.
  • Proven success in coaching team performance and managing talent strategies.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics and competitors.
  • Experience in budget creation and financial accountability at the project level.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.


  • US20: $141,600 - $236,000 USD Annual


Travel Percentage: 20%

About Stryker Corporation

Stryker Networks is a premier Information Technology partner providing IT managed services and database application development.

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Learn more about Stryker Corporation
Size
46,000 employees
Market Cap
$91.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
2004
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$14.3 billion
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