Director R&d jobs at Philips in United States, Bothell

Your role:

• Leading local R&D teams to ensure successful execution of business-critical projects with high motivation and quality.
• Collaborating with Global Emergency Care R&D Leadership to shape long-term capability strategy.
• Leveraging the broader Philips ecosystem—including centers of excellence and external partners—for optimal results.
• Driving operational excellence across the end-to-end (E2E) product development process, with a focus on design quality and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with Philips Quality Management System (QMS) and adapting engineering processes to evolving market dynamics.

You're the right fit if:

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Innovation, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15+ years in product development and 5+ years leading Class II medical device teams.
• Proven experience in FDA submissions and regulatory-compliant product launches.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, with strong capabilities in performance management and engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across global, matrixed environments.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this .

This is an office role

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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The pay range for this position in (Bothell, WA) is $178,000.00 to $285,000.00.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Your role:

• Leading local R&D teams to ensure successful execution of business-critical projects with high motivation and quality.
• Collaborating with Global Emergency Care R&D Leadership to shape long-term capability strategy.
• Leveraging the broader Philips ecosystem—including centers of excellence and external partners—for optimal results.
• Driving operational excellence across the end-to-end (E2E) product development process, with a focus on design quality and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with Philips Quality Management System (QMS) and adapting engineering processes to evolving market dynamics.

You're the right fit if:

• Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Innovation, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 15+ years in product development and 5+ years leading Class II medical device teams.
• Proven experience in FDA submissions and regulatory-compliant product launches.
• Demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, with strong capabilities in performance management and engagement.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence across global, matrixed environments.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this .

This is an office role

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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The pay range for this position in (Bothell, WA) is $178,000.00 to $285,000.00.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

We expect the transaction to close at the end of 2025. With Bridgefield’s support and building on our 40+ year legacy of growth and innovation in emergency medical technology, the Emergency Care business will continue passionately pursuing our mission of saving lives, lowering the cost of healthcare, and advancing the science of resuscitation while serving the public access AED, EMS, military, and hospital market segments.

Your Role:

• Provide oversight and leadership of assigned complaint handling and regulatory reporting organizations. Foster a team culture where team members feel valued, listened to, encouraged to grow, and try new things.
• Drive effective preparation for audits and timely resolution to all audit non-conformances including internal and external. When necessary, partner with legal manufacturing sites, Philips compliance team, and trusted partners to support creation/submission/closure of responses to FDA/Competent Authority observations to ensure a positive outcome for Philips. Communicate with the FDA and other regulators, as needed.
• Ensure robust dashboards/performance management reports are maintained for each complaint handling organization and that CAPAs are owned/driven to closure with urgency, high quality investigations, with root cause and corrective actions in place. Provide visibility to management and escalation management and resolution, when necessary.
• Collaborate with leadership in Quality, Medical Affairs, R&D, Service, Manufacturing, OEMs, among others, to ensure timely escalations of critical complaints, and investigations are thorough and timely. Work cross-functionally and in collaboration with other senior leaders within the business and with outsourcing partners develop and lead transformations, performance management and strategic roadmap. Engage with business units on upcoming product launches and ensure resources are budgeted and in place.
• Member of the Quality Leadership team and support strategic plans/objectives for the Global Complaint Management Organization, as well as developing strategic changes needed to ensure timely & accurate complaints investigation and closure, including on-time regulatory reporting globally.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired a minimum of 10+ years’ experience in FDA regulated quality/regulatory environments, with a focus on Post Market Surveillance / Complaint Handling / Regulatory Reporting / Quality Operations and a minimum of 4 years’ experience leading/managing teams in a fast paced, high visibility environment. Product experience with AED’s/Defibrillators or other Class III Devices containing medical electrical equipment/software highly desired.
• You have proven leadership experience delivering on strategic commitments and transformation across various aspects of Quality, with experience in Business/Organizational separations/divestitures highly preferred.
• You've demonstrated a collaborative customer focus; with high performance behavior of shared accountability, listening and learning, sense of urgency, entrepreneurial, trust and influence management, self-growth, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
• You have prior FDA and other regulatory audits/inspections experience is required. Experience corresponding to regulatory inquiries associated with regulatory device reporting (i.e. MDR, MDV, etc.) is required
• You have extensive experience/knowledge of most regulations relative to Post Market Surveillance activities and reporting, such as: ISO 9001/13485/14971, FDA Regulations (21CFR (803, 806, 820, etc.)), MDSAP, JPAL, Medical Devices Directive (93/42/eec, 98/79/EC)), and EU MDR.
• You have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this .

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Philips Transparency Details:

• The pay range for this position in Bothell, WA is $172,200 to $275,520.

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.
  The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa
  , now or in the future.
• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bothell, WA.
• May require travel up to 20%.

Your role:

• Leads and directs all aspects of Global quality operations/assurance program activities, including Emergency Care business separation/divestiture quality transformation, including strategy design/development, execution oversight, independent assessment, and compliance by design initiatives, compliance management, and capability building, to ensure adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Will contribute to strategic planning involving mission, vision, and policies to ensure alignment and effectiveness in organizational decision-making and adaptability.
• Supports supplier/3rd party qualification, audits, and assessment process, supports external/internal audits, aids in regulatory compliance gap closure, operational quality metrics, agreements, and records, and participates in operational quality-related communication and feedback.
• Develops and executes requirements, conditions, and enablers within the Emergency Care business and ensures that all products released adhere to pertinent safety and environmental regulations, guaranteeing compliance and upholding standards.
• Leads planning, staffing, budgeting, expense management prioritization, and drive proposals and implementations of methodological changes to ensure organizational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishes a supply chain quality assurance practice at the delivery model level, oversees and ensures the performance of teamwork within the defined scope per delivery model, and maintains responsibility for regulatory compliance of Emergency Care sites within their jurisdiction.
• Manages and monitors quality compliance issues and conflict resolution and leads cross-functional discussions to determine adequate resolutions that support business needs.
• Supports product recall procedures, ensures swift and efficient resolution in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards, and oversees all aspects of the recall process to maintain compliance and uphold consumer safety.
• Acts as the senior-level manager, possesses broad expertise and unique knowledge, shapes company objectives and principles, contributes creatively and effectively towards goal attainment, and is recognized as an expert both within the company and the industry.

You're the right fit if:

• You’ve acquired a minimum of 10 years’ experience in Quality Operations/Supply Chain Assurance within FDA regulated (ISO 13485) medical device environments. Product experience with AED’s/Defibrillators or other Class III Devices containing medical electrical equipment/software highly desired.
• You have proven experience leading global Quality Operations/Supply Chain Assurance programs and transformational initiatives, with experience in Business/Organizational separations/divestitures highly preferred.
• You’ve acquired extensive experience and knowledge of global medical device regulations, guidance, and applicable standards including ISO 14971, ISO 13485, 21CFR 820, EU MDR.
• You have a proven track record of working/communicating effectively with Global cross-functional teams and with internal/external stakeholders (e.g. Notified Bodies, FDA, Competent Authorities).
• You have a Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree (Required) in a Quality discipline, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Clinical/Life Science or similar disciplines. Master’s Degree desired. ASQ Certifications desired.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this .

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details:

• The pay range for this position in Bothell, WA is $172,000 to $275,000.

Additional Information

• US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
• Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Bothell, WA.
• May require travel up to 40%.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Chemistry/Cosmetics Development Engineer to join our team, focusing on the development and maintenance of oral healthcare products and solutions. Your primary focus will be on whitening products, with opportunities to integrate insights from chemistry, physics, optics, and other engineering disciplines into various oral healthcare benefits.

Your role:

• Transform requirements into new products, validate solutions, and enhance product efficacy and safety.
• Support product formulation, process development, and integrate packaging and dispensers.
• Stay updated on technologies, trends, and improve existing whitening products.
• Collaborate globally with marketing, respond to stakeholders, and conduct hands-on lab testing.
• Ensure compliance and product safety working with various teams, troubleshoot issues, and manage product lifecycle.

You're the right fit if:

• M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, OR a Ph.D.
• 5+ years of industry experience, OR a Ph.D. with relevant expertise.
• Strong foundation in chemical formulation, reaction kinetics, and material interactions, preferably related to peroxide-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with new product development in oral care, consumer/patient health, food, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Experience in experimental design, chemical testing, and analytical methods.
• Ability to balance scientific exploration with practical product development constraints.
• You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this.

How we work together

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an office role.

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The pay range for this position in (Bothell, WA) is $110,000 to $177,000.00

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.

US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.