Our client is a multinational medical device company headquartered in the Silicon Valley.  They have engaged us to find their next Senior Director of Applications Development.  This newly created position will lead the design, development and delivery of all 2D and 3D software applications for both internal Operations and customer use. 

This key R&D leader will:

• Strategically guide the design and development of software application initiatives to enhance revenue growth, scalability initiatives, and strategic business programs.
• Lead and mentor a global development team
• Drive on-time/high quality delivery by developing and executing an optimal roadmap through partnership with Systems Engineering, IT Applications, IT Operations, Marketing, Manufacturing Operations, International, and other key stakeholders
• Motivate, foster innovation and drive excellence and continuous improvement.
• Assess current and future staffing and development needs based on organizational goals and business strategies.
• Provide cross functional leadership to drive people, process, and product excellence throughout the Company.

The ideal candidate possesses:

• Strong leadership skills and business acumen
• Strong Project Management and Software Development skills.
• Experience with a broad range of software applications
• Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills
• Cross-functional leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A highly driven results and commitment predisposition
• Experience delivering at least 2 commercially successful products.
• 10+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years Director or above experience.
• Experience leading a global team of more than 25 team members.
• BS or MS in Computer Science or related discipline
• Medical Device development experience (desirable but not required)