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Manager, R&D
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Summary

Location

Cary

Type

full-time

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About this role

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Lead with Purpose. Innovate with Impact. 

At Stryker, we’re driven by a mission to make healthcare better. As a Manager, Engineering in R&D, you’ll lead high-impact initiatives, mentor top talent, and shape the future of medical innovation. If you're passionate about engineering excellence and people leadership, this is your opportunity to make a difference. 

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You will need to live within commuting distance of our Cary, Illinois office. This is a hybrid role, with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday and the flexibility to work remotely the remainder of the week.

What You Will Do 

  • Lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving talent acquisition, engagement, and growth. 

  • Execute complex projects with accountability for planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery of results. 

  • Apply problem-solving and process improvement methodologies to resolve technical and business challenges. 

  • Influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders through clear, strategic communication. 

  • Champion diversity, inclusion, and belonging in hiring and team development. 

  • Ensure compliance with medical device regulations and design control standards. 

  • Partner with customers and key opinion leaders to align technical strategies with clinical needs. 

  • Contribute to financial modeling and strategic planning for product segments or business functions. 

What You Will Need 

Required Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field. 

  • Minimum eight years of relevant experience in engineering or product development. 

  • At least two years of direct people management experience. 

  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and deliver complex projects. 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience with regulatory compliance in medical device development. 

  • Experience working in R&D full life-cycle new product development.

  • Proven success in coaching team performance and managing talent strategies. 

  • Strong understanding of healthcare market dynamics and competitors. 

  • Experience in budget creation and financial accountability at the project level. 

  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences. 

Travel Percentage: 10%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Team Leadership,Talent Acquisition,Project Execution,Budgeting,Staffing,Problem Solving,Process Improvement,Cross-functional Influence,Strategic Communication,Diversity and Inclusion,Regulatory Compliance,Design Control,Customer Partnership,Strategic Planning,Financial Modeling,Engineering Excellence

About Stryker

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with our customers, we are driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology and Orthopaedics that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com and careers.stryker.com.

Facts:
● 2024 Sales: $22.6 billion
● Industry: Medical Instruments & Supplies
● Employees: 53,000 worldwide
● 40 years of sales growth leading up to 2020
● 44+ Manufacturing and R&D Locations Worldwide
● $1.5 billion spent on research and development in 2024
● ~14,200 patents owned globally in 2024
● Products sold in ~75 countries
● Fortune 500 Company
● 7 consecutive years as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces

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Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • The manager will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving talent acquisition, engagement, and growth while executing complex projects with accountability for planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery. Responsibilities also include applying problem-solving methodologies, influencing cross-functional teams, championing diversity, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations.

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What does a Manager, R&D do at Stryker?

As a Manager, R&D at Stryker, you will: the manager will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team, driving talent acquisition, engagement, and growth while executing complex projects with accountability for planning, budgeting, staffing, and delivery. Responsibilities also include applying problem-solving methodologies, influencing cross-functional teams, championing diversity, and ensuring compliance with medical device regulations..

Why join Stryker as a Manager, R&D?

Stryker is a leading Medical Equipment Manufacturing company.

Is the Manager, R&D position at Stryker remote?

The Manager, R&D position at Stryker is based in Cary, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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