Boston Microfluidics (BMF) has developed a revolutionary product for the collection and dry storage of human patient blood samples.

BMF is funded both through venture capital and product partnering. We have a strong existing team with excellence in engineering, usability, and quality systems. Our top priority, as a company and as individuals, is a strong commitment to integrity across all interactions, internal and external.

We are looking for a Head of Research & Development to lead our R&D team and partner with the Chief Innovation Officer. The person who joins our team in this role will oversee the building out of the R&D team. This includes the engineering, chemistry, and customs/OEM teams.

The Head of R&D will be responsible for new product launches – for hitting product development milestones on time and on budget. Head of R&D will work closely with the Quality group to ensure proper documented quality, with VP of Operations to ensure a smooth transfer of developed products into manufacturing.

The Head of R&D will report to the CEO and will have frequent interactions with BMF’s Board of Directors.

Job duties include:

• Build out Chemistry and Custom/OEM capabilities
• Coach and develop young engineering team
• Work with the Chief Innovation Officer to generate IP and new product ideas
• Drive meaningful external partnerships to execute on product development – this includes initiating conversations, negotiating co-development contracts, and launching co-developed products
• Provide mature leadership and guidance with the goal of building a highly functional and effective team, as well as mentoring individual employees as they grow along their own professional trajectories
• Demonstrate excellent budgeting and forecasting practices to drive product launches
• Demonstrate strong understanding of ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and CE
• Collaborate with the CEO to represent “Top Management” of the company’s ISO 13485 certified quality system
• Develop and implement policies and standards for regulatory and business compliance
• Execute on-the-ground team management as well as prepare and present regular updates for the Board of Directors.

Experience:

• Proven track record for launching high revenue products
• Consistent history of meeting and exceeding new product launches
• Experience with complex external co-development relationships
• History of managing national (and global, desired) R&D teams
• Working in a fast-paced start up environment
• Demonstrated experience with the design and manufacture of Class I and II medical devices
• Recruiting and building a strong team by proactively understanding needs
• Mentoring and developing a young entrepreneurial organization

Education:

• BS in sciences or equivalent experience
• PhD or MD highly desirable

Benefits:

• Competitive pay, stock options, and annual bonus eligibility
• Option to participate in company medical, dental, and vision plans
• Commuter benefits
• Conveniently located close to the Alewife MBTA station
• Company-paid parking spot
• Weekly catered lunch
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Ongoing professional development
• Secure / Covered Bike Storage Facility
• Office park amenities such as a fitness center, community events, outdoor recreation events, Pop-up Shops, and Tenant Appreciation Events