VP, Engineering

Veranex • Providence, RI

78d

About The Position

We are seeking a visionary and results-driven Vice President of Engineering to lead our technical engineering disciplines. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven consultancy dedicated to advancing global health through medical technology innovation. This position calls for a highly visible, strategic, and data-driven leader who can unite teams, foster collaboration, and guide the organization toward long-term growth and sustainability. Success in this role requires deep expertise in medical device development, a strong understanding of client priorities, and awareness of global market dynamics. As a key member of the senior leadership team, you will work cross-functionally to define, align, and champion organizational objectives across the company and within the Product Design & Engineering (PDE) business unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in the medical device industry.
• Proven success in product commercialization and navigating regulatory pathways.
• Strong business acumen and client-service orientation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, diverse teams across multiple disciplines.
• Exceptional problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a medical device consultancy or high-growth technology environment.
• Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives to drive innovation.
• Track record of building scalable processes and teams in dynamic environments.
• Masters in Business Administration.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L responsibility, ensuring profitability through effective project scoping, cost management, and resource allocation.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for service offerings and technical capabilities aligned with client needs and market dynamics.
• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance.
• Establish and report against key operational performance goals and KPIs.
• Provide leadership oversight of technical functional managers and support technical teams to ensure staff capabilities meet business and client needs.
• Source and recruit high-quality technical leaders across engineering disciplines.
• Lead and develop a team of innovative and excited engineers, fostering their growth and engagement.
• Build and maintain a high-performing, multidisciplinary team across engineering at Veranex.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
• Unite and inspire technical teams to achieve project and organizational goals by bridging business strategy and technical execution.
• Recruit, develop, and retain top talent across engineering and design disciplines.
• Establish and nurture client relationships to support continuation work and position the organization as a go-to partner for development needs.
• Represent the company in client meetings, pitches, and proposal development.
• Identify opportunities for new business and service innovation.
• Partner with regulatory, quality, and commercialization teams to ensure integrated product development.
• Collaborate with executive leadership to align business unit goals with company strategy.
• Identify gaps in resources, tools, and capabilities; prioritize and elevate them to support sales and strategic programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees