Director of Medical Device Engineering - Sensor Development

Dexcom • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Dexcom Corporation (NASDAQ DXCM) is a pioneer and global leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). Dexcom began as a small company with a big dream: To forever change how diabetes is managed. To unlock information and insights that drive better health outcomes. Here we are 25 years later, having pioneered an industry. And we're just getting started. We are broadening our vision beyond diabetes to empower people to take control of health. That means personalized, actionable insights aimed at solving important health challenges. To continue what we've started: Improving human health.
We are driven by thousands of ambitious, passionate people worldwide who are willing to fight like warriors to earn the trust of our customers by listening, serving with integrity, thinking big, and being dependable. We've already changed millions of lives and we're ready to change millions more. Our future ambition is to become a leading consumer health technology company while continuing to develop solutions for serious health conditions. We'll get there by constantly reinventing unique biosensing-technology experiences. Though we've come a long way from our small company days, our dreams are bigger than ever. The opportunity to improve health on a global scale stands before us.
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.
Reporting to the VP of Sensor Design & Development, this role offers the opportunity to lead a world-class team in shaping the future of connected health. If you're excited by breakthrough science, strategic leadership, and making a real difference in people’s lives—this is the team for you.

Requirements

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams focused on sensor product development. Preferably amperometric, voltammetric, and/or potentiometric biosensing applications
• Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies; including latest measurement techniques, state of the art fabrication methods, integration 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 drive product development and influence commercial product strategy. Track record of successful development and commercialization of sensor systems preferred.
• 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 navigate design tradeoffs and uncertainty.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills – passion for motivating and inspiring others
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, and presenting technical material
• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree with 15+ years of industry experience
• 9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of next generation continuous sensing products, expanding Dexcom’s portfolio of connected health solutions.
• Develop strategic sensor roadmaps, managing and mentoring a world-class team of scientists and engineers, and deliver robust product design solutions to the business and our customers.
• Ensure industry-leading performance in clinical accuracy and real-world use reliability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of a department, including managing budgets and expenses, staffing to support the business need, and reviewing and approving design and change management documentation and design control deliverables.
• Present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior across the organization 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees