Strategic R&D Manager - Wound Management

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Strategic R&D; Manager - Wound Management You support this vision, bringing expertise and sharing innovation, efficiency and sustainability as values. Strategic R&D; Manager - Wound Management Company: B. Mirandola, Emilia Romagna, Italia Functional Area: Research and Development Working Model: Hybrid Requisition ID: 13330 Braun Avitum is a global medical device and therapy partner within the B.

Braun

Group, with established expertise in Wound Management. Guided by our mission of Sharing Expertise, we work in close partnership with healthcare professionals to develop safe, effective, and sustainable wound management solutions that protect and improve the health of patients worldwide. Through scientific excellence, responsible innovation, and long‑term commitment to sustainability, we continuously advance our wound care portfolio.

To support our long‑term growth strategy within the business, we are seeking an experienced Strategic R&D; Manager to lead and shape the future development of our wound care portfolio in strong collaboration with our global partners and stakeholders. The Strategic R&D; Manager will define and drive the medium‑ to long‑term R&D; strategy for the wound management business, with clear accountability for portfolio management and prioritization. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, clinical needs, and business strategy, translating market and clinical insights into differentiated product platforms and sustainable technology and product roadmaps.

The position includes steering internal development activities as well as managing and coordinating third‑party development partners to accelerate innovation and optimize resource allocation.



The ideal candidate is a visionary yet hands‑on leader with deep wound care expertise and strong cross‑functional influence across global stakeholders. Strategy & Portfolio Development Define, own and implement the R&D; strategy and technology roadmap for wound management with the internal R&D; departments and in close collaboration with Global Marketing (GM), ensuring alignment with portfolio, brand positioning, and customer value propositions Lead and align R&D; activities across Sempach and Mirandola, in close collaboration with Project Managers and Strategic Procurement, to secure efficient development, cost competitiveness, supplier integration, and smooth industrialization of innovative wound management solutions.

Drive portfolio prioritization and investment decisions together with GM, aligning innovation initiatives with business objectives, market attractiveness, and lifecycle management Identify unmet users and patients’ needs as well as market trends through structured cooperation with GM, clinical experts, and key opinion leaders Build competitive technology positioning and clear differentiation by translating marketing and customer insights into robust product platforms Act as key R&D; partner to Marketing, Clinical, Regulatory, Quality, and Operations Support M&A;, licensing,



or external innovation scouting activities Lead and mentor R&D; scientists and engineers Foster a high‑performance, innovation‑driven culture Build core competencies in wound management technologies, materials, and systems Actively promote “Sharing Expertise” by collaborating with and transferring knowledge to other business divisions across the B.

Braun

Group, leveraging synergies and best practices to accelerate innovation and portfolio value Master’s or PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, Life Sciences, Natural Sciences or related field ~5+ years of R&D; experience in medical devices ~ Strong background in wound management / wound healing products ~ Proven experience in R&D; strategy, portfolio management, or innovation leadership ~ Solid understanding of ISO 13485, MDR / FDA requirements ~ Fluency in English; German language is a plus Business‑oriented mindset with customer and patient focus Comfortable influencing at executive level Resilient, curious, and passionate about innovation High‑impact strategic role in a growing global business Competitive executive compensation package International exposure and career growth potential Collaborative, science‑driven culture 70.000 - € 80.000 Gross Annual Salary (RAL) + MBO. The final gross annual salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience and skills, in compliance with applicable European regulations on pay transparency and pay equity. This job posting is open to candidates of all genders (Law 903/77).

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