Director of Sensor Research

the opportunity to lead a world-class scientific organization and shape the future of continuous biosensing. If you're excited by breakthrough science, strategic leadership, and making a meaningful impact on people's lives, this is the team for you.

* Lead sensing technology innovation and scientific strategy, expanding Dexcom's portfolio of continuous and connected health solutions.

* Define and drive long-term sensor technology roadmaps, informed by deep awareness of state-of-the-art approaches across industry and academia, spanning both IVD and in-vivo sensing paradigms.

* Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance on sensing approaches for continuous measurement of biomarkers in interstitial fluid.

* Ensure application of sound scientific first principles and best-in-class experimental design, data analysis, and advanced measurement techniques.

* Manage and mentor a multidisciplinary team of sensor scientists and engineers, fostering scientific rigor, innovation, and professional development.

* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, including managing budgets and expenses, staffing to support the business need, and reviewing and approving design criteria and feasibility requirements.

* Present yourself as a role model for leadership behavior by communicating and collaborating effectively, being dependable and delivering results, developing talent and serving with integrity and passion, and thinking big by championing long-term scenarios and strategy.

* Proven experience in leading and managing scientific teams focused on sensor research. Preferably in amperometric, voltametric, and/or potentiometric biosensing applications

* Industry-leading expertise in sensor technologies; including current and emerging measurement techniques, state of the art fabrication methods, integration of technologies in a measurement system, and functional requirements and characterization best practices. Experience with design, manufacturing, and clinical testing of medical devices preferred

* Demonstrated ability to develop and execute sensor technology roadmaps, with a track record of successful technology maturation and product implementation

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple goals and priorities, allocation of resources and staff management, and keeping deliverables on track to meet deadlines

* Proficiency in leading a technical team of scientists and engineers. Ability to oversee complex projects, manage through risk and tradeoffs in early stage and advanced sensing technologies

* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills - passion for motivating and inspiring others

* Excellent communication skills - verbal, written, and presenting technical material

* Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of industry experience

* 9+ years of successful management experience in relevant industry