Head of Device Development & Strategy

Xerispharma; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 273,600 - 364,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity or long-term incentive awards

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Xeris Pharmaceuticals in Chicago, IL seeks an Executive Director, Device Development to provide executive oversight of device and combination product development, bridging engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to meet program milestones and quality standards.

You will build a high-performing device engineering organization, manage budgets, ensure design controls and QbD, oversee external partnerships, and guide FDA submissions while aligning with strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline.
• 15+ years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical environment with drug delivery medical device experience.
• Subject Matter Expertise in development and commercialization of delivery devices and combination products.

Responsibilities

• Establish design and development strategies for new and existing drug/device products to meet quality and regulatory standards.
• Lead and retain a high-performing device engineering organization with strong leadership and inclusive culture.
• Represent the drug delivery function at executive levels in cross-functional and external partner meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Drug delivery devices

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

CAD/SOLIDWORKS

Education

Master’s degree in Biomedical or Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

SOLIDWORKS

CAD Software

Job description

Xeris Pharmaceuticals in Chicago, IL seeks an Executive Director, Device Development to provide executive oversight of device and combination product development, bridging engineering, regulatory, quality, and clinical teams to meet program milestones and quality standards.

You will build a high-performing device engineering organization, manage budgets, ensure design controls and QbD, oversee external partnerships, and guide FDA submissions while aligning with strategic objectives.