Manager, Advanced R&D

Fortive; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 131,000 - 219,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Fortive is seeking a Manager, Advanced R&D to lead a cross‑functional team in delivering advanced research and development across multiple disciplines. You will guide scientific staff, apply deep technical expertise, and ensure compliance with global quality and regulatory requirements.

The role involves collaboration with internal and external partners to drive program success and data integrity. The position requires extensive practical experience, a Master’s degree with 8+ years in regulated

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field with minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated scientific or laboratory environment.
• PhD with equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or supervising scientific or technical staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex scientific research, method development, and analysis across disciplines to generate high‑quality data for program objectives.
• Lead a high‑performing scientific team, set expectations, develop talent, and ensure compliant scientific work.
• Plan and conduct technically challenging research programs from feasibility to validated outcomes, translating findings into actionable insights.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical, chemical, or microbiological methods with robust documentation and standards adherence.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and external partners to provide scientific expertise and ensure alignment with quality and compliance needs.
• Lead laboratory operations including equipment qualification, data review, and technical reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Scientific expertise

Education

Master’s degree in Chemistry/Microbiology/Biochemistry or related field

PhD with equivalent experience preferred

Job description

Manager, Advanced R&D

Job Summary

Lead a high-performing interdisciplinary technical team with up to 10 direct reports to support advanced scientific research and development activities across one or multiple scientific disciplines. Apply deep technical expertise, rigorous scientific methods, and compliance with global quality and regulatory requirements to develop, validate, and sustain scientific solutions that support organizational objectives. Collaborate across functions to provide scientific expertise, advance technical excellence, address technical challenges, and guide and mentor scientific staff. Communicate program progress, risks, and opportunities to leadership and relevant external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex scientific research, method development, and analysis across single or multiple scientific disciplines to generate high‑quality, reliable data supporting program objectives.
• Lead a high-performing scientific team, setting clear expectations, developing talent, and ensuring delivery of high‑quality, compliant scientific work.
• Plan and conduct technically challenging research programs from feasibility through validated outcomes, interpreting data and translating findings into actionable insights.
• Develop, validate, and transfer analytical, chemical, or microbiological methods while ensuring robust documentation and adherence to applicable standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams and external partners to provide scientific expertise, influence project direction, and ensure alignment with business, quality, and compliance needs.
• Lead laboratory operations including equipment qualification, data review, technical reporting, and maintenance of a compliant scientific environment.
• Provide formal guidance and mentoring of lower level scientists, review technical work, and contribute to building a high‑performing scientific team.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance scientific processes, methodologies, and data quality.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or related scientific field with minimum 8 years of experience in a regulated scientific or laboratory environment.
• PhD with equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading or supervising scientific or technical staff.

Role and Competencies Requirements

• Knowledge of regulatory and quality requirements including FDA, ISO, and laboratory compliance expectations.
• Proficiency in relevant laboratory and scientific techniques and methodologies.
• Ability to lead teams through coaching, clarity of expectations, and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Strong experimental design, documentation, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple scientific initiatives with accountability for quality and compliance.
• Domestic and international travel up to 20%.

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward‑looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission‑critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential—your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Advanced Sterilization Products

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low‑temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.ASP’s mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP’s products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [e-mail].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 131,215 -219,075