Vice President R&D Essential Dental Solutions

Requistion ID: 78896

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, with a 130-year history of innovation and service to the dental industry and patients worldwide. Dentsply Sirona develops, manufactures, and markets a comprehensive solutions offering including dental and oral health products as well as other consumable medical devices under a strong portfolio of world class brands. Dentsply Sirona’s products provide innovative, high-quality and effective solutions to advance patient care and deliver better and safer dentistry. Dentsply Sirona’s global headquarters is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. The company’s shares are listed in the United States on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY.

Vice President R&D Essential Dental Solutions

Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Vice President Research and Development for our Essential Dental Solutions (EDS) Business Unit will lead the innovation and development of cutting-edge Essential Dentistry (Endodontic, Restorative, Preventive) products. This role is critical for driving our company’s growth and maintaining our leadership in the dental industry. The VP R&D/ EDS will oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from conceptualization through commercialization, ensuring that all products meet regulatory requirements and exceed market expectations. Additionally, the incumbent closely collaborates across Business Units to ensure the focus on Clinical Jobs to be done and treatment solutions releases. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of Restorative technology, a strong track record in R&D leadership, and the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.

This position can be based in Germany (Contance or Hanau) or Switzerland (Hanau). However, we also consider remote options within Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute the R&D strategy aligned with the company’s vision, ensuring continuous innovation and market leadership in Restorative solutions.

• Innovation & IP Management: Drive the company’s innovation agenda by identifying emerging technologies and market trends, and managing the intellectual property (IP) portfolio to protect and leverage key innovations.

• Product Development: Lead the research, design, and development of new products, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality, cost-effective solutions that meet customer needs.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Regulatory teams to ensure seamless product development and launch processes.

• Team Management: Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing R&D team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all R&D activities comply with relevant regulatory standards, including FDA and ISO guidelines, and oversee the preparation of technical documentation for regulatory submissions.

• Budget Management: Develop and manage the R&D budget, ensuring efficient use of resources while maximizing ROI.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Present R&D updates and strategic recommendations to leadership, establish strong relationships with KOLs and OPLs.

Requirements and Qualification:

• Degree in engineering, Materials Science, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field required, advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant field is strongly preferred.

• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the medical device industry, with at least 7 years in a leadership role within R&D.

• Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization in the medical device industry

• Extensive experience working within FDA-regulated environments and managing regulatory submissions.

• Experience in managing large, cross-functional teams and budgets.

• Strategic Leadership: Ability to set and execute a clear R&D vision that aligns with overall business goals.

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of restorative and endodontic technologies, materials science, and medical device development.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the medical device industry, particularly FDA and ISO standards.

• Innovation Management: Ability to drive and manage innovation, from concept to commercialization.

• Willingness to travel (20 % - 50%- depending on location)

DentsplySirona is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status. We appreciate your interest in DentsplySirona.

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