Senior Manager / Director, R&D at SINTX

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Biomaterials, Silicon Nitride, Ceramics Processing, Program Management, Manufacturing Scale-up, Design Controls, Regulatory Compliance, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Leadership, Risk Management, Additive Manufacturing, Surface Modification, Process Characterization, Technical Value Proposition, IP Strategy, Portfolio Management

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Description The Role (Senior Manager / Director) We’re seeking a hands-on biomaterials leader to drive program execution and commercialization of SINTX’s silicon nitride and advanced ceramic platforms—from concept through development, scale-up, and customer adoption. This role blends technical leadership in biomaterials with end-to-end program/project management and commercial partnership support, working closely with Operations, Quality/Regulatory, and Commercial teams to accelerate time-to-market. Leveling: Title and scope (Senior Manager vs. Director) will be based on demonstrated leadership, portfolio complexity, and commercialization track record. Requirements 1) Lead biomaterials innovation ? productization • Drive development of silicon nitride biomaterials and related platforms (e.g., surface-engineered Si3N4, coatings, composites) into new applications and markets. • Translate clinical/customer needs into clear product requirements, verification plans, and manufacturable specifications. • Partner with Quality/Regulatory to ensure design controls, risk management, and documentation readiness for regulated pathways (especially medical devices). 2) Own program/project leadership (stage-gate + cross-functional execution) • Build and run project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk registers across R&D ? pilot ? transfer to manufacturing. • Implement/operate portfolio management and stage gates with measurable OKRs and decision-quality reporting to leadership. • Lead multidisciplinary teams across ceramics processing, coatings/surface modification, composites, and additive manufacturing pathways. 3) Drive scale-up and manufacturing transfer • Own technology-to-manufacturing scale-up: process windows, yield improvement, SPC/CPK targets, cost-down, and reliability-by-design. • Partner with Operations to harden processes and enable repeatable production, supplier readiness, and capacity planning. 4) Partner with Commercial: customer-facing technical leadership • Serve as a technical leader in customer meetings, translating application needs into development programs and timelines. • Support go-to-market by developing technical value propositions, claims support (data), and application notes aligned to market needs. • Identify and develop partnerships (OEMs, KOLs, labs/universities) that accelerate adoption and revenue. 5) External programs, partnerships, and IP support • Contribute to partnership strategy and, where relevant, support non-dilutive or customer-funded development (e.g., SBIR/STTR, NIH/DoD) through technical scope and execution leadership. • Support IP generation through invention disclosures and technical documentation in partnership with counsel. What Success Looks Like (Example Outcomes in 12–18 Months) • 1–2 key biomaterials/coatings programs progress through defined stage gates with clear design requirements, validated data, and manufacturing transfer plan. • Demonstrated cross-functional execution cadence (weekly core team, monthly portfolio reviews, risk management discipline). • At least one program shows measurable commercial momentum (e.g., customer evaluation, LOI/SOW, paid dev, design win, or equivalent). • Manufacturing readiness improves (yield, cycle time, cost, CPK/SPC stability) for one or more processes. Required Qualifications (Experience-Weighted) We value demonstrated delivery and commercialization outcomes more than specific degrees. • 8+ years (Senior Manager) or 12+ years (Director) of experience in biomaterials and/or advanced materials with a record of translating R&D into products/processes. • Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional programs (R&D, Ops, Quality/Reg, Commercial) with accountable scope/schedule/budget. • Strong biomaterials/materials knowledge in one or more of: ceramic biomaterials (including silicon nitride exposure strongly preferred), surface modification/coatings, composites/hybrid constructs, additive routes, or advanced ceramics processing. • Track record of scale-up and manufacturing transfer (process characterization, yield improvements, process control, cost-down). • Comfort in customer-facing technical leadership: requirements capture, expectation setting, technical storytelling, and translating value to commercial teams. • Experience working in regulated or mission-critical markets (medical devices, aerospace/defense, industrial), with working knowledge of design documentation discipline. Education (De-Emphasized): BS/MS in Materials Science/Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related preferred; advanced degree a plus but not required with equivalent experience. Preferred / Nice-to-Have • Medical device experience (implants/coatings/trauma/spine) and familiarity with ISO 13485 / 21 CFR 820 / ISO 14971. • Experience with aerospace/defense qualification environments (e.g., AS9100, MIL-spec testing). • Experience integrating ceramics with engineering polymers (PEEK/PEKK/CFR-PEKK) or metals. • Experience supporting IP strategy (invention disclosures, patents/publications) and external collaborations. • Prior success executing customer-funded or non-dilutive R&D programs (SBIR/STTR, NIH/DoD).

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Responsibilities

The role involves leading biomaterials innovation and productization while managing cross-functional programs from concept through manufacturing scale-up. You will also provide technical leadership in customer-facing engagements and support commercialization efforts through strategic partnerships and IP development.